[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 187 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO DEACON AUDREY WRIGHT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Deacon Audrey 
Wright who has dedicated her life to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and 
to her family, colleagues, and community.
  Deacon Wright was born to Anna Mae King-Gordon and Mitchell Gordon in 
Princeton, West Virginia where her parents regularly attended Golden 
Gate Church. With her strong convictions, Deacon Wright completed high 
school in a very segregated district of West Virginia, and soon 
relocated to Brooklyn, New York to complete her undergraduate studies 
at Medgar Evers College.
  Later in life Deacon Wright spent 25 years as an assistant teacher in 
the Ocean Hill Section of Brooklyn before retiring. Prior to teaching, 
Deacon Wright was employed by Abraham Strauss for several years in the 
sales department. After retiring as an assistant teacher, she turned to 
the Lord and became a member at Berean Baptist Church.
  Joining Berean Baptist Church in 1994, she worked as a volunteer with 
children in the ``Time Release Program'' for seven years. At Berean, 
Deacon Wright was ordained on December 13, 1998 and continued her deep 
involvement with the church. She became a member of the First Lady's 
Ministry and served as the Deacon Advisor as well as the Spiritual 
Advisor to the Hospitality Ministry. Presently, she is a member of the 
Deacon Ministry, Pastoral Care Ministry, the Sunday School Ministry and 
the Sisterhood Ministry.
  Several of her hobbies include writing, reading and exercising. 
During her tenure at Berean, Deacon Wright wrote and directed seven 
plays; two of which were performed to raise funds for Women's Day and 
five others that were written to raise funds for the church. In 
addition to being an avid reader and writer, Deacon Wright has been 
dedicated to her health and exercise--walking two miles every day.
  Deacon Wright is married to Samuel Wright, and has been blessed with 
three sons--Bobby, David, and Dominic. She is thankful for God in her 
life, and gives thanks to the Lord every day for loving and caring for 
her.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
and accomplishments of Deacon Audrey Wright.

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