[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 83 (Wednesday, June 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MS. ANTOINETTE ``TONI'' J. PAULINE ON THE OCCASION OF HER 
                             75TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2013

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Ms. Antoinette ``Toni'' Jones Pauline on the occasion of her 75th 
birthday. An outstanding educator, mother, and grandmother, I am truly 
blessed to be able to count Toni among my dearest friends. Throughout 
the years, she always has been a great source of motivation and 
inspiration to me, and exemplifies what it means to serve the 
community.
  Toni was born in Gainesville, Florida to Allen Quinn Jones, Jr. and 
Glovine. She spent her early childhood in Gainesville before moving to 
Fernandina Beach, where she attended Peck High School and was a 
majorette. Following her graduation from Peck High School in 1956, Toni 
went on to continue her education at my alma mater, Florida A&M 
University, and then Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated 
with a Bachelor's degree in Library Science and a Master's degree in 
Media Science, respectively.
  With a love for education, Toni began her career in the Florida 
public school system as a librarian at Bradenton Elementary. She 
continued working at various libraries in schools throughout Broward 
County, including Chester A. Moore Elementary and Dillard High School. 
Wanting to do more to help those who are underrepresented and 
underserved, Toni found work with both the State of Florida and Broward 
County to improve migrant education. For nearly seven years, she 
dedicated her time to working with migrant camps in communities all 
across the State. Toni then returned to the Broward County Public 
Library System, where she spent the latter years of her career as the 
Head Reference Librarian at the Pompano Branch Library.
  After over 43 years of public service, Toni now fills her days 
spending time with her granddaughter and volunteering in her community. 
She is also a lifelong member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Toni's 75th birthday, I would like to 
wish her and her entire family all the very best.

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