[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 863]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    TRIBUTE TO LEWANDA DENISE MILLER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lewanda Denise 
Miller, a woman described by those who know her as a Christian, a 
family person, an educator, a community helper, a mentor, and a friend.
  As the daughter of Roy Lee and Mildred Miller, and as a lifelong 
member of St. Paul Community Baptist Church, Lewanda credits her 
southern, Christian upbringing and family, as sources of strength that 
have helped to teach her ways to help others.
  In 1993, Lewanda received her Bachelor's Degree with SUNY College at 
Old Westbury. While studying Accounting and Business, Lewanda quietly 
yearned to teach. In her last year of undergraduate study, she applied 
for a teaching license. Immediately after graduation, she obtained her 
temporary license in Business. She taught many programs at Boys and 
Girls High School. Two years later, Lewanda enrolled in Brooklyn 
College's graduate program to become an English teacher. After studying 
on an undergraduate and graduate level, she successfully completed her 
studies in 1999. Lewanda graduates this millennium with her Masters of 
Arts in Secondary Education-English. During this time, she obtained 
provisional certification in English and Business. Lewanda still 
mentors and tutors students daily at Boys and Girls High School.
  Professionally, Ms. Miller has worked on several committees to 
improve the academic experience for her students. She worked on the 
Curriculum Interdisciplinary Team, staff developer of ELA Regents 
Curriculum, and taught one of the Saturday School programs at Boys and 
Girls High School for the last five years.
  Since 1998, Lewanda has been a member of The Women's Caucus, a 
volunteer organization of women who work closely with me on community 
activities, and the Interfaith Medical Auxiliary.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing positive young role 
models, like Lewanda Denise Miller.

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