[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E935-E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING AYRIS EVANS GRANBY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, few professions are as rewarding, or 
demanding, as nursing. Ayris Evans Granby knew that this was her 
calling from a young age, and has worked diligently to establish 
herself as one of the leading practitioners in her community.
  Ayris, the third of nine children, was born and raised in New York. 
Her dream finally came true, when she was accepted into the Harlem 
Hospital School of Nursing. Her passion later led her to teach nursing, 
including as an instructor and the chair of the Central School of 
Practical Nursing where she was instrumental in developing a curriculum 
that trained nurses' aides to be practical nurses. She later became the 
Assistant Director of Nursing at her alma mater, the Harlem Hospital 
School of Nursing.
  Ayris has also served as the Associate Director of Nursing, Acting 
Director, before rising to Associate Executive Director for Hospital 
Administration. As the Associate Executive Director for Hospital 
Administration, Ayris was responsible for the development and 
implementation of key programs at Harlem Hospital,

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such as credentialing for all professional nurses working in enhanced 
roles.
  Ayris was appointed as a nursing consultant for the New York State 
Department of Health after she left Harlem Hospital. She served for 
five years before returning to the private sector as the Director of 
Nursing for a nursing home. In addition, Ayris has assisted a number of 
undergraduate students from several colleges and universities secure 
field placements throughout the years. The Division of Health Care 
Administration and Planning, Meharry Medical College, Fisk University, 
Herbert H. Lehman College, Rutgers University, and Livingstone College 
are among the colleges and governmental agencies that have recognized 
her for her work. She also won the ``Pierre Toussaint Medallion'' from 
the New York Archdiocese for Community Service.
  Ayris is married to her high school sweetheart, Samuel Granby, Jr., 
and the pair is blessed with two children. Ayris and Samuel founded 
Granby's Funeral Service, Inc., together, and as their business grew, 
so did their commitment to the community. The pair developed a 
scholarship program to provide financial assistance to college-bound 
students and those seeking to attend a vocational school.
  The Friends of the United Negro College Fund Choir, the Board of 
Directors of the Crawford Community Day Care Center are among the 
groups where Ayris so generously and selflessly donates her time. She's 
also volunteered as a workshop leader and instructor for the Community 
Service Society of New York, where she advised community residents of 
their rights and responsibilities in Medicaid health programs.
  Ayris Evans Granby is truly a remarkable woman who has done much to 
enrich the lives of others. It is my sincere wish that her legacy 
continues to inspires others.

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