[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7009]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ALONZO MOODY

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 1999

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Alonzo 
Moody of Paterson New Jersey, an exceptional individual who has 
dedicated his life to public service. He will be honored this Thursday 
evening, April 8, 1999, by family, friends, and professionals for his 
outstanding contributions to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Alonzo Moody was born the sixth child to the late Allard 
Moody, Sr. and Mary Jane Moody. He has been married to his wife Sarah 
for 28 years and is the proud father of three sons; Malik Ali Angaza, 
Zatiti Kufaa, and Kwesi Tacuma.
  Alonzo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Urban 
Planning from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 1976. He also attended 
Honolulu Business College from 1968-1969 in Hawaii, majoring in Systems 
Analysis. He has worked for the Department of Human Resources and the 
Paterson Youth Services Bureau for the past twenty five years as 
Executive Director. His responsibilities include supervision and 
administration of programs, with direct accountability for their use in 
the community. He also coordinates all youth agency activities within 
the City of Paterson. Mr. Moody directs and supervises two youth 
agencies and fifteen staff members.
  On October 21, 1998, Mr. Moody was appointed and sworn in as Deputy 
Mayor of the City of Paterson by the Honorable Mayor Martin G. Barnes. 
As Deputy Mayor, he oversees issues involving youth, families, and 
recreation. In March of 1992, Mr. Moody became Director of the 
Alexander Hamilton Development Resident Management Youth Program. He 
implemented homework study hour, a variety of recreational activities, 
counseling services, and other activities for the youth of the 
Alexander Hamilton Housing Development during the evening hours. Since 
1991 Alonzo has been serving as a member of the Paterson Board of 
Education.
  From 1977 until 1989 Alonzo and his wife Sarah have served as 
Children's Haven House Parents, providing a nurturing and supportive 
family environment for eight boys ages eight to fourteen placed by the 
Division of Youth and Family Services.
  Alonzo served as an Assistant Basketball Coach at Passaic County 
Community College in 1979. From 1973 to 1980 he was an administrator 
for the Children's Shelter, Community Youth Worker Probation Counselor 
for Passaic County Probation Department and Director of the Youth 
Summer Twilight Program for the Catholic Youth Organization. From 1966 
until 1969 Mr. Moody also served in the United States Air Force, as an 
Airman First Class.
  Many community organizations have benefited from Mr. Moody's 
participation. He was a former member of the Paterson Task Force for 
Community Action, Inc.; the Community Action Day Care Center, Inc. 
Board of Directors; and the Paterson YMCA Board of Directors. He 
currently serves on the Eastside High School's Home School Council, 
RISK, NJ Black United Fund; Passaic County Youth Commission; Municipal 
Drug Alliance; Village Initiative Executive Board, Children's Haven 
Board of Directors; and the Minority Concerns Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, over the years, Mr. Moody has touched the lives of many 
people in his community. His warmth of spirit and caring nature has 
inspired an enormous amount of people. We are all gathered here tonight 
as a testament to Alonzo and to thank him for all that he has done for 
the well being of his fellow man.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me, our colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives, Alonzo's family, friends, and colleagues, and 
the City of Paterson, New Jersey, in commending a truly great man.

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