[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1037]
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       IN MEMORY, REMEMBRANCE, AND CELEBRATION OF BEVERLY ALSTON

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                         HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2018

  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dear friend 
and civil rights champion, Ms. Beverly Alston.
  Ms. Alston will long be remembered for her legacy as a civil rights 
warrior, social justice champion, and for being a loving mother. She 
was an icon in Harlem; renown for her tireless fight against racial 
discrimination. Ms. Alston worked with Reverend Al Sharpton in the 
early days of the National Action Network.
  She saw it grow from a local grassroots organization to a nationally 
and internationally recognized civil rights organization.
  Reverend Sharpton took time this past weekend to recognize Ms. Alston 
on his PoliticsNation program speaking to her character and her 
contributions to the fight for equality that began in the Harlem 
Community.
  It was her lifelong mission to better our Harlem and Northern 
Manhattan community for this generation and those that follow. Ms. 
Alston was a dedicated public servant having served in many different 
positions that reflected her interests and aptitudes.
  She was Superintendent of the New York State Office of General 
Services; past President of the Jackie Robinson Park Conservatory and 
worked in Intergovernmental Relations for the New York State Insurance 
Department.
  In both the New York City Council and New York State Executive 
Chamber, Ms. Alston was always able to make a positive impact on the 
lives of New Yorkers in the City and throughout the State.
  Her legacy to Harlem will forever be remembered. May she Rest in 
Peace and may God comfort her friends, family, and all who knew and 
loved her dearly. She will be missed.

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