[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
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                IN RECOGNITION OF MR. COURTNEY C. BROWN

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor, recognize, and 
celebrate Mr. Courtney C. Brown.
  Courtney C. Brown is a long time resident of Manhattan, a staple of 
Harlem, and a tireless advocate for human rights. He received a 
Bachelor of Arts from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina and a 
Masters in Social Work from Hunter College, School of Social Work in 
New York City. He completed his post graduate work in Education at City 
College and Columbia University Teachers College, and completed the New 
York Seminary Program at the New School for Social Research.
  Mr. Brown has been active in Harlem and throughout New York for many 
years. His employment experience has ranged from a caseworker for the 
New York City Department of Welfare in 1965, to academic Professor, to 
Regional Director of the Urban League of Westchester County, Inc. from 
1976 until 1983. In the mid 1970's, Mr. Brown began working at the New 
York State Division of Human Rights as a Director of Community and 
Voluntary Services. In May of 1987, he earned the Position of Human 
Rights Specialist, a position he holds today. He was honored with the 
2006 Governor's Tribute to African American Leaders of Excellence in 
Service State Award. Mr. Brown's dedication to our community is 
outstanding to say the least, and I am most proud of all the 
contributions to my Congressional District that Courtney C. Brown has 
made.
  Mr. Brown's civic priorities have earned him a well regarded 
reputation of devout social dedication. He has served as Warden and 
Clerk of the vestry at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, Vice President 
of St. Philips Housing Corporation, Trustee of the Episcopal Diocese of 
New York, Chairperson of New York Chapter, Union of black 
Episcopalians, as well as belonging to numerous Boards of Directors. He 
is a member of the Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mr. 
Brown has been honorably recognized for his many deeds, including in 
1988, when he received the Ellen Lurie Award for thirty-five years of 
community and civic work in New York City, a twenty thousand dollar 
award, which he donated to St. Phillip's church.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Courtney C. Brown has provided mentorship to our 
youth and much needed guidance for our elderly. He stands for the 
empowerment of our community and healthy development of our families.
  I ask my colleagues and our Nation to join me in this special 
Congressional Recognition of Mr. Courtney C. Brown.

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