[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5123]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    A TRIBUTE TO BETTY COLEMAN-LONG

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Betty Coleman-Long of 
Brooklyn, New York for her commitment to her community and her joy of 
life.
  Mrs. Coleman-Long is one of four siblings, two brothers, Michael and 
Charles Coleman and one sister, Mozelle Wickham. She is married and the 
proud mother of two, Paige L. Long, MD, and Courtney Long, a published 
author.
  Mrs. Coleman-Long owns and operates Gospel Den in Bedford Stuyvesant 
and is an active member and worshiper of Brown Memorial Baptist Church. 
She is also the former president of the Floral Club.
  Betty takes advantage of the many opportunities to celebrate the 
culture of New York as she is an avid theater and moviegoer, jazz 
aficionado, and she enjoys dining out. There is no greater joy in 
Betty's life than her religious beliefs.
  Mr. Speaker, Betty Coleman-Long is a parent, a business owner, and a 
strong believer in living life to its fullest, yet she never loses 
sight of her deep religious convictions and the importance of her 
community. As such, she is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today, and I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable woman.

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