[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. CORNEGY, JR.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert E. Cornegy, 
Jr.
  Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. is the son of the late Reverend Dr. Robert E. 
Cornegy, Sr., Pastor of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford-
Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and (the late) Ellen Journey Cornegy. Both of his 
parents were active members of the church for a quarter of a century, 
and it is their spirit of servant leadership that continues to inspire 
and guide him. Rob is married to his beautiful wife Michelle, and he is 
the father of six wonderful children (Robert E. Cornegy III, Nicholas 
Ethan, Nia Imani, Nala Catherine Ellen, Noah and N'Kosi).
  As a dedicated and passionate community advocate, Rob recognized the 
needs of the community and used his own funds to purchase and 
rehabilitate a brownstone where he created ``The Cornegy Residence'': 
an 18-bed shelter for men suffering from substance abuse and mental 
health related issues.
  Rob has a long history of service implementation and delivery 
focusing on mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness. He gained 
valuable hands-on experience by implementing an innovative service-
delivery program that increased the number of inmates serviced 
dramatically while working at the Rikers Island Prison Complex. Rob 
holds a Professional Certificate in the treatment of individuals 
suffering from substance abuse issues; earned a Bachelor's degree in 
Organizational Management and holds a Master's degree in Organizational 
Leadership from Mercy College. He is currently a member of Cornerstone 
Baptist Church and is the former Director of the Christopher Wallace 
memorial foundation and Director of the Regional Resource Prevention 
Center for the Children's Aid society.
  Rob is also an adjunct professor of Marketing at Brooklyn College. 
Rob is a community organizer, advocate, and political activist with 
more than 20 years experience working in underserved communities around 
New York. He has also worked in various high-capacity political roles 
ranging from Campaign Manager to Chief of Staff for numerous elected 
officials in the New York State Assembly and Senate. In 2009 Robert ran 
for City Council for the 36th District serving Bedford Stuyvesant and 
Crown Heights. Currently, Rob is State Committeeman/District Leader of 
the 56th Assembly District serving Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights 
and parts of Bushwick.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Cornegy for his 
extraordinary accomplishments and his spirit that reflect the best our 
Nation has to offer.

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