[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1453]
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              HONORING THE LATE MS. ALMA BEATTY OF NEWARK

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Alma Beatty, the 
longtime Vice President of Community Affairs at Newark Beth Israel 
Medical Center, who passed away earlier this year.
  Ms. Beatty was born in Newark, New Jersey, and became one of the 
city's most beloved citizens through her 45 years of service at ``The 
Beth.''
  Under Ms. Beatty's leadership, ``The Beth'' became a model of 
excellence in protecting the most vulnerable among us.
  Thanks to her vision, ``The Beth'' instituted a number of community 
service programs that continue to this day, including Thanksgiving 
Giveaway Programs, the Adopt a Child Christmas Program, the Alma Beatty 
Health and Wellness Fair, and job readiness workshops.
  Ms. Beatty truly was a voice for the voiceless. She dedicated her 
life to improving the lives of the people of Newark, and for that we 
are eternally grateful.
  Words cannot express how much Ms. Beatty meant to me and my family 
throughout the years.
  I had the pleasure of working with her while she was Vice President 
of Community Affairs for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Together, 
we were able to secure funds to construct ``The Beth's'' Geriatric 
Emergency Department.
  Ms. Beatty graciously dedicated her life to building a tremendous 
legacy here in Essex County; one committed to improving the quality of 
life for all residents regardless of their financial background.
  She was a true role model for all that she did and accomplished for 
the City of Newark.
  Last month, I had the honor of participating in a ceremony to change 
the name of Newark's Osborne Terrace to ``Alma Beatty Way.''
  It is a fitting recognition of Ms. Beatty's contributions to the City 
of Newark and Essex County.
  To Ms. Beatty's family, I extend my thoughts and prayers.

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