[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10241]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     A TRIBUTE TO LION LEROY FOSTER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Lion Leroy Foster for his 
tireless work on behalf of his community.
  Leroy Foster is a charter member of the Laurelton Lions Club. Since 
the club's inception in 1980, he has maintained a 100 percent 
attendance at all meetings and events. His dedication has shown 
throughout his 21 terms as a Member of the Board. During those 21 
terms, he has served as President, first Vice President, Treasurer, 
Secretary, as well as the Chair of numerous Committees.
  Leroy earned is BBA in Accounting from Pace University. He is 
currently a Second Vice President of the TIAA-CREF directing the Tax 
Reporting Division. He is the father of two children. Tanya and his 
deceased son, Leroy Jr.
  Leroy works extensively for his community at the district level. He 
is currently serving as a Board Member of the Habitat for Humanity 
Brooklyn Chapter. He has also served as Vice District Governor, Zone 
Chair, Region Chair and many other distinguished positions. While 
serving as District Governor, Mr. Foster organized the members of his 
district to build houses in Brooklyn and Queens.
  Having a long and distinguished career as a delegate, he has attended 
international, national, regional, state and district conventions and 
Leadership Forums.
  In addition, Leroy has received numerous awards for his community 
service. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow and is a recipient of The Boy 
Scouts of America Citizenship Award to name a few.
  Mr. Speaker, Lion Leroy Foster has devoted his life to serving his 
community. However, what sets him aside from his peers is that he has 
never faulted in his commitment. Lion Leroy Foster is and has been a 
man to respect and emulate. As such, he is more than worthy of 
receiving our recognition today. I hope that all of my colleagues will 
join me in honoring this truly remarkable man..

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