[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 31, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ROSE LINDA KORTEN

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                       HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 31, 2022

  Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Rose Linda Korten. Living in Millsboro, DE, formerly of East Brunswick, 
NJ, Rose Linda Korten passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home, 
surrounded by her loving family. She was 73 years old.
  Born in the Bronx, NY, she resided in East Brunswick before settling 
in Millsboro, DE, 7 years ago. Rose attended Walton High School in The 
Bronx, NY; received her Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical 
Education from Long Island University, and 2 Masters Degrees of 
Educational Leadership and Supervision from Hunter College, New York, 
NY.
  Prior to retiring in 2003, she was the Deputy Director of the Public-
School Athletic League for the New York City Board of Education. She 
worked with high school students at Seward Park High School for over 30 
years.
  She enjoyed volunteering at the food pantry at St. Peter's Episcopal 
Church, word games, and visiting casinos. She adored animals, 
especially her Bichon Frise, Vegas.
  Surviving are her lifelong partner and wife of 40 years, Brenda 
Pinkney; their son, Duane Anthony Pinkney, Sr. of Atlanta, GA; grandson 
Duane Anthony Pinkney, Jr. (Shanita Thigpen) and granddaughter Hannah 
Rose Pinkney (Tanika Jones); her brothers, Matthew Korten (Marci) of 
East Brunswick, NJ and Michael Korten (Jennifer) of Ardsley, NY; her 
sister, Barbara Hammel (Hal) of Boca Raton, FL; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly.
  Again, I honor the life and work of Rose Linda Korten.

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