[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E168-E169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DR. BEVERLY MITCHELL-BROOKS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, President and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas. 
Dr. Mitchell-Brooks, a native born Texan from South Dallas, is the 
first woman to lead the Dallas Urban League since its founding in 1967.
  Dr. Mitchell-Brooks has proudly served as Dallas Urban League 
President and CEO since 1990, and has helped the Dallas Urban League to 
achieve its prominence. Under Dr. Mitchell-Brooks' leadership, the 
Dallas Urban League has grown to serve more than 60,000 clients by 
providing comprehensive employment training, housing and education 
services, and specialized ex-offender re-entry programs to low and 
middle income families throughout Dallas County. The Dallas Urban 
League has been praised for its remarkable success in implementing 
these programs, and has been the recipient of numerous federal grants 
in recognition of their successes.
  Dr. Mitchell-Brooks is also widely recognized for her diverse 
achievements outside of her work with the Dallas Urban League. Dr. 
Mitchell-Brooks, in her capacity as an environmental specialist for the 
EPA and the City of Dallas, was charged with analyzing lead 
contamination in West Dallas, and consequently contributed to the 
closing of hazardous smelters in that area. She also served as Director 
of Public Affairs for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, system, 
where she expanded access to public transportation for working families 
by establishing the first crosstown bus route to Oak Cliff.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Mitchell-Brooks deserves great recognition for her 
endless efforts to empower members of the Dallas community. Dr. 
Mitchell-Brooks has demonstrated leadership in bringing community-
oriented services to Dallas, and in making those services accessible to 
individuals of all backgrounds. She has devoted her life working to 
improve the quality of life for countless individuals, and I join with 
my constituents in expressing my incredible gratitude and appreciation 
for all that Dr. Mitchell-Brooks has done for Dallas, and the great 
State of Texas.

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