[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3915]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. HENRIETTA SCOTT FULLARD

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Reverend Dr. Henrietta 
Scott Fullard's dedication to her community.
  Reverend Dr. Henrietta Scott Fullard's life can be phrased as one of 
high achievements and a steward of educational excellence. One word 
that best describes her is ``Teacher.'' The word teacher maybe simple 
but a word that carries powerful meaning. Throughout her life, she has 
strived for educational excellence. She earned a Bachelor of Science in 
Chemistry, a Master in Arts and a Master of Divinity. In addition, she 
received an honorary Doctor of Education and a Doctor of Divinity. 
Reverend Dr. Fullard has used her educational experiences and talents 
to not only serve as an educator on the high school level but as an 
advisor and principal. She was appointed the first principal of the 
newly formed Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet School 
in Cambria Heights, NY. Through her leadership and vision, she 
established educational partnerships with the National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Agriculture to have 
the students participate in science and technology research.
  As a reverend, while Dr. Fullard was establishing her education 
agenda, she also served as a minister. She maintained a dual career for 
several years. Now, retired from her many years of service with the New 
York City Board of Education, she is currently serving as pastor of the 
Bethel AME church in Arverne, New York. Her ministerial focus is to 
develop and promote programs and services that instill community 
empowerment, economic development, job opportunities and capital 
investments. With this charge, she founded the Bethel Arverne Home 
Health Aide Training Program. Since the program's inception, the 
program has successfully graduated three classes. In addition, she 
continues to be actively involved in many community, civic 
associations, and fraternal organizations.
  Reverend Dr. Fullard has been a steward of both educational and 
spiritual upliftment for the Brooklyn community. Reverend Dr. Fullard 
is truly an educator. And, today it is my pleasure to bring her 
achievements to the attention of my colleagues.

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