[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 180 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1777-E1778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       36TH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DAY OF CONCERNED WOMEN OF BROOKLYN

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                        HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2015

  Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 36th 
Annual Recognition Day of Concerned Women of Brooklyn. This 
organization has helped to make a difference in the lives of countless 
women, their families and communities in Brooklyn for decades. On 
December 12, 2015 at Giando's on the Water in Brooklyn, NY, this year's 
honorees will be celebrated for their invaluable service.
  The Concerned Women of Brooklyn are proud to honor 12 prominent 
individuals selected for distinguishing themselves in their chosen 
fields. Ms. Georgetta Belton, Director of Culinary Ministry at Bethany 
Baptist Church, Mr. Frank Boswell, Executive Director of Bushwick 
Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Edie Gonzalez-Devonish, 
Educational Director of Two by Two Child Care, Dr. Benjamin Igwe, 
President and CEO of Family Service Network of New York, Mr. Winchester 
Key, President and CEO of East New York Urban Youth Corporation, 
Reverend Rose M. King-Bennett of Associated Minister Greater Bright 
Light Missionary Baptist Church, Ms. Judy D. Newton, independent 
consultant and community advocate and Reverend Marsha Scipio, Esq. 
Executive Director of Berean Community and Family Life Center are 
recipients of Concerned Women of Brooklyn's Excellence in Community and 
Civic Services.

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  Dr. Jonah Green, Medical Staff President of Woodhull Medical Center, 
Ms. Marcia Peters, JD, Senior Associated Executive Director at Bellevue 
Hospital Center and Dr. Ramanathan Raju, President and CEO of the New 
York City Health + Hospitals are recipients of Concerned Women of 
Brooklyn's Excellence in Health Services and Ms. Jani Selestine Ahay, a 
New England College student is the recipient of the Peggy Pinchback 
Scholarship Award.
  I commend these honorees for their dedication, commitment and 
contribution to serving the people of Brooklyn.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in celebrating the 36th Annual Recognition Day of Concerned 
Women of Brooklyn and these 12 wonderful honorees.

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