[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 160 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO MS. MARITZA RODRIGUEZ

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Maritza 
Rodriguez, for her dedication to the field of education.
  Since 1971, Mrs. Rodriguez has nurtured her neighborhood, church and 
community. With over thirty years of her professional and personal life 
dedicated to public service, Mrs. Rodriguez represents the best 
qualities of excellence in education.
  Mrs. Rodriguez is the Supervising School Aide at P.S. 950, The 
Eastwood School. She is tasked with overseeing school aides, a 
responsibility she has skillfully carried out for over ten years. In 
addition to this, Mrs. Rodriguez endlessly contributes to school 
initiatives. Whenever a stage needs to be designed for a school 
production, Mrs. Rodriguez is always ready and willing to assist. When 
the school building needs to be decorated for an event or holiday, she 
takes the lead until the task is complete. Mrs. Rodriguez's sense of 
commitment is strong; even when a task involves working above and 
beyond her work schedule, she undertakes it without reservation. Her 
discipline and work ethic have been honored by numerous awards and 
commendations.
  In addition to her professionalism, Mrs. Rodriguez has outstanding 
interpersonal skills; she is known for her great sense of humor and 
positive attitude. According to Mrs. Rodriguez, ``the most important 
things in life aren't things.'' She embodies this motto by selflessly 
serving others and being a constant source of inspiration to those 
around her.
  It should be noted that Mrs. Rodriguez was born in New York City, 
where she has spent most of her adult life, and is a product of the 
city's educational system. Mrs. Rodriguez has been married to Mr. 
Daniel Rodriguez for thirty-one years and is the proud mother of two 
children: Baron and Alexandra. She is also proud to be the grandmother 
of her first grandchild, Nikoleta Danielle Roussinos.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
achievements of Ms. Maritza Rodriguez.

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