[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E472]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO SHARON GOODINE

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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. Sharon 
Goodine.
  Sharon Goodine is the president and CEO of J.D.S. Paralegal Services, 
Inc. She is also the proud mother of two, Dominique and James Goodine.
  For nearly 25 years, Sharon relentlessly served the community of 
Brooklyn, New York. She regularly organized and sponsored the Annual 
Brooklyn Community Outreach, a program focused on feeding and clothing 
the homeless population of Brooklyn. Ms. Goodine also dedicated her 
time to the empowerment and education of young people; she understands 
their value and sees the importance of making a positive impact on 
their lives. Advancing community initiatives eventually required Ms. 
Goodine to extend her talents to political activism.
  Ms. Goodine's work with civic and religious organizations is 
extensive. She held leadership positions with the Ms. & Mrs. Corporate 
America National Pageant and the National Council of Negro Women. She 
also served in membership positions with the Nehemiah Home Association, 
Community Board Five's Transportation Committee, the Brooklyn Chamber 
of Commerce, the N.A.A.C.P., the New York State Fraternal Order of 
Police, the United Democratic Club, the National Federation of 
Paralegals Association, the T.D. Jakes Bishop Circle and the Worthy 
Matron of Shining Start Chapter O.E.S.
  There is not enough that can be said about this mighty woman of God. 
Today, Ms. Goodine continues to use her talents, contacts, and name 
recognition to advance charitable causes and community initiatives. Her 
accomplishments were recognized by Brooklyn Borough President Marty 
Markowitz, who issued a proclamation declaring May 7, 2005, ``Sharon's 
Day in Brooklyn.'' Ms. Goodine is also the recipient of many awards, 
including the following: KISS FM's 2004 Phenomenal Women Award; the 
Paul Robeson Theatre Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication; the 
City Council Citation for Exemplary Services to the Community 42nd 
District; the Mary McLeod Bethune Achiever Award; a Community Service 
Award by Assemblyman William Boyland, Jr.; and a Community Service 
Award by ``You Can Go To College Committee.''
  Ms. Goodine attributes her success to her relationship with the Lord. 
Ms. Goodine's lives by the motto, ``Only what you do for Christ will 
last.''
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
of Ms. Sharon Goodine.

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