[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A TRIBUTE TO ANA WALKER-GOLDSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
achievements of Ana Walker-Goldson.
  Ana was born and raised in the Canal Zone of the Republic of Panama. 
She was exposed to business at an early age; her grandparents, Claude 
and Louise Walker, were proprietors of the McGrath Walker Business 
School and Publishers of the Panama Tribune. Ana holds two degrees from 
Long Island University: a B.A. in Business Administration and a M.A. in 
Communication. Over the years, she worked in an administrative capacity 
for several companies, including Beecher, Peck & Lewis and Borden, Inc.
  Ana is a founding member, and former Senior Vice President, of the 
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc (CACCI). She 
presently serves as the Director of Operations for the Flatbush Caton 
Market on behalf of CACCI. Flatbush Caton Market, located in the East 
Flatbush section of Brooklyn, houses over 45 vendors of diverse ethnic 
backgrounds and several offices. The market was envisioned and 
initiated by former New York City Councilmember Una Clarke to remove 
vendors from the streets. It was officially opened in January 2002. 
Under Ana's leadership, the market received the distinguished Village 
Voice ``NYC 2009 Best Ethnic Market Award'' and is recognized and 
showcased by numerous media outlets.
  Ana is a mentor to many, including Aduke Aremu, with whom she 
partnered to create the International Arts Business School. Ana is 
widely recognized for her community dedication and youth advocacy. She 
received numerous awards from community leaders, including 
Congresswoman Yvette Clark and Brooklyn Borough President Marty 
Markowitz.
  Ana is married to a retired military officer, Fernando Goldson. They 
are proud parents of their daughter, Sonja, and equally proud of their 
grandchildren. Ana is truly a people person. She lives her life by 
being a blessing to those she serves. Ana's greatest accomplishment is 
her daughter, a soft cleft baby and a breast cancer survivor. She 
thanks her mother, Iona Walker, for the gift of life and gives God 
Almighty all the glory for the things He has done and will continue to 
do in her life.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ana 
Walker-Goldson.

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