[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 108 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF DR. TYEESE GAINS AND MICHELE JAKER

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two of the New 
Leadership Council's 40 Under 40 Award recipients, Dr. Tyeese Gaines 
and Michele Jaker. Both individuals have made impressive contributions 
to their community and great accomplishments in their professional 
careers and continue to embody the mission of the New Leaders Council.
  Dr. Tyeese Gaines is a physician-journalist and touts an impressive 
10 years of experience in both print and broadcast experience. She is 
currently a health contributor for NBC's theGRIO.com and has made 
appearances as a medical expert on various media outlets, including 
MSNBC and ABCNews.com. Currently practicing as Chief Emergency Medicine 
Resident Physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut, she will 
soon be transitioning to become an Attending Physician at Raritan Bay 
Medical Center. Dr. Gaines' academic accolades have bolstered her 
professional career toward success. Her research and academic interests 
have focused on head injury cases and improving a patient's 
understanding of their discharge instruction and medical care. Dr. 
Gaines has also held various national leadership positions with the 
Student National Medical Association for 9 years and was later elected 
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. In conjunction with her 
professional career, Dr. Gaines continues to mentor minority pre-
medical and medical students, helping them prepare for successful 
future careers.
  Ms. Michele Jaker currently serves as the Executive Director of the 
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of New Jersey (PPANJ) and the Family 
Planning Association of New Jersey (FPANJ). She also admirably serves 
as Director of the Planned Parenthood Action Committee of New Jersey, a 
statewide political action committee that works in support of pro-
choice and pro-women's health candidates in New Jersey. Prior to her 
current positions, Ms. Jaker served as Chief of Staff to New Jersey 
State Senator Joseph Vitale. Ms. Jaker also serves as Public Defender 
for the Borough of Fanwood, New Jersey. Ms. Jaker is an alumna of 
Douglass College at Rutgers University and holds a Masters Degree in 
Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute/Bloustein School at Rutgers 
University. In 2000, she earned a law degree from Rutgers University-
Newark and has been a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association 
since 2001. Ms. Jaker has been the driving force in New Jersey to 
protect access to quality health services for all women.
  The New Leaders Council (NLC) is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit 
leadership organization that seeks out, trains, and recognizes the best 
and brightest individuals. The organization has motivated individuals 
across the country to start their own local chapter of NLC, the most 
recent located in New Jersey. Along with their mission to prepare the 
next generation of leaders, NLC honors outstanding individuals and 
visionaries that are currently impacting society. Tonight's 40 Under 40 
Awards Reception supports this mission.
  Mr. Speaker, once again please join me in congratulating Tyeese Gains 
and Michele Jaker for their immeasurable contributions to the community 
and thank the New Jersey Chapter of the National Leaders Council for 
hosting tonight's 40 Under 40 reception.

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