[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 160 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2074]
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                    A TRIBUTE TO MS. SHARLENE BROWN

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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. Sharlene 
Brown.
  Ms. Brown has over eight years of professional experience in 
leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, and fundraising. 
She also has a strong academic record. Ms. Brown received a Bachelor of 
Science in Organizational Management, with distinction, and a Masters 
in Organizational Leadership from Nyack College; she is a graduate of 
the YMCA of Greater New York's Executive Leadership Institute and is 
currently pursuing a Doctorate of Management at the University of 
Phoenix.
  As a leader, Ms. Brown constantly seeks innovative ways of promoting 
dynamic working environments, high quality service and organizational 
growth. Ms. Brown's accolades serve as a testament to her abilities. 
She holds several awards in Superior Performance from the YMCA of 
Greater New York, for her work at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA, is a 
recipient of the Black Achievers in Industry Award 2010 and received a 
Proclamation from myself, congratulating her in honor of Women's 
History Month.
  Ms. Brown demonstrates strong commitment to her community in addition 
to her leadership and academic success. She served as Advisor to the 
Ella McQueen Detention Center, Director of Rush Temple African 
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church's Young Adult Christian Ministry; and 
is now the Executive Director of the Bronx YMCA. In her current 
position as Executive Director, she is developing and implementing 
employee guidance initiatives to enhance people's skills for the 
achievement of organizational goals.
  Among all of her success, let it not be forgotten that Ms. Brown is 
the proud mother of Donald Broughton, Jr. and is excited to be a 2010 
Honoree of the Concerned Women of Brooklyn, Inc.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
achievements of Ms. Sharlene Brown.

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