[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO TRISH MORRIS-YAMBA

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2013

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representative to join me as I rise to recognize and honor a dedicated 
public servant, Trish Morris-Yamba who is retiring from the Newark Day 
Center after 32 years of service. Mrs. Morris-Yamba's journey to this 
post encompassed many levels including launching the Livingston College 
Day Care Center, classroom teacher, principal at the Chen School in 
Newark, overseeing the Newark Fresh Air fund and Executive Director at 
the Newark Day Center. As a result of these experiences, Mrs. Morris-
Yamba was definitely in a position to make a difference in the lives of 
our most precious resources, our children.
   Mrs. Morris-Yamba attended Rutgers University where she received 
both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in education. Mrs. Morris-Yamba 
sought to ensure that Newark's pre-school children received both 
quality daycare and education. Her influence can be seen in the many 
programs she spearheaded, like the Fresh Air Fund that sends hundreds 
of children every year to summer camp and the programs that help 
seniors, single parents and people out of work or returning to work. 
Fortunately, for those who had the opportunity to work with her, Mrs. 
Morris-Yamba was generous with sharing her knowledge and her 
significant leadership skills.
   As Mrs. Morris-Yamba retires, she will be remembered for her belief 
in fulfilling the needs of the total child. She has a love of learning 
and is an excellent role model as well as the consummate professional. 
Mrs. Morris-Yamba has touched the lives of countless children, parents 
and Newark's senior citizens. Mrs. Morris-Yamba has received many 
awards during her tenure at the Newark Day Center. I am truly grateful 
that she chose Newark. I know that to be in an educational environment 
is to serve with one's heart. Mrs. Morris-Yamba has served the Newark 
Day Center with her heart and in the process has created a memorable 
legacy.
   Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues agree that Mrs. Trish Morris-
Yamba deserves to be recognized for a job well done and for her many 
years of dedicated service to the Newark community. I am proud to have 
such a dedicated person in my Congressional district and wish her much 
success in her future endeavors.

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