[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO BEATRICE GONZALEZ

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Beatrice 
Gonzalez. She inherited her love for serving people and her community 
from her father Mr. Salvador and mother Pilar Gonzalez, who were part 
of the founding members of the Puerto Rican Merchants Association in 
the 1950's in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Ms Gonzalez is a devoted single 
mother to her son Julian Michael Perez who has become a well renowned 
musician.
  Ms. Gonzalez has acted as a community leader and advocate for the 
intellectual disabilities as the Director of Human Resources and 
Special Assistant to the President/CEO of the Federation of 
Multicultural Programs, Inc. For the past 28 year She has initiated 
several programs that have enhanced the quality of life for people with 
intellectual disabilities throughout city.
  Ms. Gonzales has been active in programs that address violence within 
youth populations working with community leaders, State Legislators and 
clergy. Ms Gonzalez is well known for her tenacity, hard work and 
generosity towards those who are less fortunate in our society. Mr. 
Speaker, Beatrice Gonzalez is truly one of the New York City's unsung 
heroes.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Ms. 
Beatrice Gonzalez.

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