[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E688-E689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING EMMA KENNER

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                         HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2023

  Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an incredible woman by 
the name of Emma Kenner. Emma Kenner is a child of God, and she gives 
thanks and praises to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
  Emma was a Queens native hailing from Jamacia, New York. An 
inspirational and dedicated 103-year-old constituent who has had a 
major impact on the district. She has spent decades serving the 
communities of Southeast Queens as a shining example to future 
community leaders.
  Emma has a lengthy resume with accomplishments across a plethora of 
fields. She spent many years working at the New York State Department 
of Mental Hygiene, served as a coordinator of the New York Board of 
Elections, and was the former president of the 113th Police Precinct 
Council. She has also played a major role in New York's political field 
by volunteering at many local elected official's offices such as 
Senator Comrie, Floyd Flake, Archie Spigner, and my very own. A woman 
undoubtedly devoted to public service and the advancement of our 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Emma 
Kenner for her dedication to politics, her city, and her community.

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