[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 30, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1541]
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                        HONORING BRENDA FREEMAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brenda Freeman, an 
individual who has been instrumental in shaping young hearts and minds 
as a member of the Yonkers public school system for nearly three 
decades.
  A graduate of Yonkers Public Schools, Brenda earned her degree from 
Westchester Community College and has held the position of School Aide 
and School Number 16 since 1988. In addition to helping students in the 
Copy Room, Brenda has been instrumental in organizing many school 
fundraisers, including the Pasta for Pennies event which benefited the 
Leukemia Foundation and the American heart association Relay for Life. 
She also spearheaded the P.T.A. membership drive for her local CSEA 
union, for which she also served as Building Rep. Brenda also created 
and organized a Multicultural Food Week event for the entire School 
Number 16 staff, and has served as School social Committee Coordinator.
  School Principal Cynthia Eisner has said of Brenda, ``She is the Miss 
Congeniality of School 16 welcoming new staff. She facilitates our 
SMART Program, picking up the students for the senior citizens that 
volunteer in our building each week. Ms. Freeman is a well-respected 
member of the CSEA union and counsels her members wisely. She 
approaches problems with confidentiality and has a wonderful way of 
arranging consensus between parties. Ms. Freeman is a dependable 
reliable, humble person. She finds gratitude in a job done well and 
does everything with a pleasant attitude.''
  This year, the Exchange Club of Club of Yonkers is honoring Brenda as 
their 2016 Civil Service Employee of the Year. She is most deserving of 
this wonderful recognition. Congratulations to Brenda on receiving this 
great honor.

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