[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING MR. ALPHONSO DEAL

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                         HON. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and commemorate 
Mr. Alphonso Deal on the 30th anniversary of his passing, which was 
earlier this year, on July 7th.
  From his lifetime commitment to the Harlem community, Mr. Deal will 
be remembered for his significant efforts to increase access and 
participation for diverse communities. This included organizing a house 
crawl on Saturday afternoons to encourage people to live in Harlem all 
while showcasing the beauty in Harlem's history and architecture. He 
was a staunch believer in expanding opportunities for the wider 
community. To expand access for Latinos, Asians, and African Americans 
to take the New York State Court Officer's examination, Mr. Deal also 
asked the Tribune Society to hold a free test preparation course.
  Mr. Deal was a dedicated public servant who served as a New York 
State court officer for decades until he was tragically murdered on 
July 7, 1988--heroically pursuing a ruthless criminal who robbed one 
man at gun point and shot two others.
  Aside from his work for the New York State Supreme Court, Mr. Deal 
was a lifelong member of the NAACP, an active member of the Tribune 
Society, and a founding member of the New York State Commission on 
Minorities.
  ``E Pluribus Unum'' is our motto in the United States. The Latin term 
which translates to ``Out of many, one'' is center to the values we 
hold dear as a nation. Mr. Deal understood that diversity is this 
country's strength and fought to bring about impactful change in his 
field. We all come from different backgrounds but come together as one 
beautiful American people--regardless of our race or ethnicity.
  It is my pleasure and distinct honor to celebrate the life of Mr. 
Alphonso Barclay Deal, whose tremendous work left a lasting impact on 
his community.

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