[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 146 (Thursday, November 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1766-E1767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GARY A. WRIGHT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor Mr. 
Gary A. Wright. It is an honor to represent Mr. Wright in the House of 
Representatives and I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute 
to such an outstanding citizen.
  Mr. Wright was born in Brooklyn, NY. He was the 3rd of six children 
of the late George Wright and Jerline Wright. He attended and graduated 
from Boy's High School. Following graduation, he took an interest in 
photography which gave him the opportunity to work in such communities 
as Brownsville, East New York and Bedford Stuyvesant. He also joined 
the New York City Auxiliary Police Force. In 1968, he joined the Port 
Authority of New York and New Jersey and worked at Kennedy Airport.
  He received certificates of appreciation for providing technical 
instruction during the General Maintainer and Driver Training (CDL) 
programs, a world trade center award for exceptional service and the 
world trade center 9/11

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responder award. He currently resides with his wife Edith and family in 
New Jersey.
  Mr. Wright was elevated and raised in African Lodge 459 #63 in 1979. 
Became a member of the Long Island Consistory No. 61 A.A.S.R. and is 
also a member of the Medina Temple No.19 A.E.A.O.M.S.
  May our country continue to benefit from the civic actions of 
committed and laudable citizens such as Mr. Wright.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Bro. Gary A. Wright for his 
tremendous contributions to the community.

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