[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E471]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA FISHER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Barbara 
Fisher.
  Ms. Fisher was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has been a 
homeowner in East New York since 1978 and has successfully nurtured 
three children (two sons and a daughter) in the community. Today, Ms. 
Fisher is a grandmother of seven children and a great-grandmother of 
four.
  Ms. Fisher began her postal career in 1966, as a clerk. She is a 
diligent worker and team player. While taking care of her children, Ms. 
Fisher took college courses in order to further her career with the 
Postal Service and successfully worked her way up through several 
positions. She served as a Level 15 Supervisor, Level 16 Tour 
Superintendent of Mails, Level 17 General Forman, Level 18 Tour 
Superintendent and a Level 20 Assistant Manager-Tour Superintendent of 
Postal Operations. During her tenure at the United States Post Office, 
Ms. Fisher also received the following accolades: a Patriotic Service 
Award, a Certificate of Appreciation for Twenty Years of Service and a 
Service Award Pin in Commemoration of Twenty Five Years of Service.
  As a member of several civic and religious organizations, Ms. Fisher 
is active within her community. She is involved with the Retirement 
Division of the National Alliance of Federal Postal Employees and the 
American Postal Workers Union. She serves as President of the New 
Jersey Avenue Block Association and was the Vice President of the East 
New York Homeowners Association. Ms. Fisher received service awards 
from Assemblyman Darryl Towns and State Senator Thomas Bartosiewicz. In 
addition to her extensive community involvements, Ms. Fisher is a proud 
member of the St. Paul Baptist Church.
  Ms. Fisher states, ``I was always concerned about improving the 
quality of life on my block and my community. She is a woman who works 
toward the betterment of others and sets an example for all to follow.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
of Ms. Barbara Fisher.

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