[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25351]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  RECOGNIZING CHESTER BROWN ON THE OPENING OF THE WEST WARD CULTURAL 
                                 CENTER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chester Brown for 
the realization of his dream with the opening of the new location for 
the West Ward Cultural Center, Inc. in Newark, New Jersey. This Sunday, 
October 29, 2000, will mark the relocation of a community organization 
that was the realization of a great dream by a truly remarkable man. 
The West Ward Cultural Center has served the community for over 20 
years, providing food, clothing and social services to everyone from 
babies to senior citizens.
  Mr. Chester Brown, the founder and president of West Ward Cultural 
Center, was educated at Marywood College in Pennsylvania. A community 
leader and advocate for positive change, Mr. Brown has worked 
diligently over the past 20 years helping to make a difference in the 
lives of others. West War Cultural Center's new home stands as a 
tribute to his dedicated efforts.
  Chester Brown is also a devoted family man. His wife, Mrs. Loucinda 
Brown, and their talented daughters, Christina and Crystal, share his 
community spirit. As such, Christina and Crystal inspired the concept 
for the ``Children of Vision,'' whose aim is to encourage young people 
to aspire to academic excellence. Christina and Crystal are student 
instructors in Journalism, Computer Science and Cultural Arts at West 
War Cultural Center and participate as mentors for the young.
  Chester Brown is the son of the late Mr. Willie Brown and his wife, 
Mrs. Mable Brown. Blessed with a unique family of 16 sons and 
daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Brown successfully raised their family by 
working as a team. They also took pleasure in helping others, which 
earned them the respect and admiration of many. It also set a precedent 
for their children, especially Chester, to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Brown 
would be proud of the admirable accomplishments of their son, Chester. 
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chester Brown is more than worthy of receiving this 
honor and our praises, and I hope that all of my colleagues will join 
me in recognizing this truly remarkable man.

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