[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14340]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO VON R. HUNT

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Von R. Hunt in recognition 
of his commitment to his community.
  Von Renneslerr Hunt was born in Colon, Republic of Panama. He 
graduated from the Canal Zone Rainbow High School, Amador Guerero 
Spanish School and the Baptist Academy.
  Von was a professional sign painter in Panama, working for various 
agencies of the Canal Zone. He also played music professionally and 
played with his own trio band throughout Panama.
  After 20 years of service with the Panama Canal Zone, he immigrated 
to the United States in 1965. In New York City, he worked on Wall 
Street for the Moore McCormack Steamship Company, Dreyfuss Stock 
Exchange, and the Royal Globe Insurance Company. He retired from Royal 
Globe Insurance Company after 25 years of service. At the time of his 
retirement, he was working in the Computer Networks Department.
  When he retired, Von resumed his music career. He began playing for 
big Latin bands like Machito, Joe Valle, Vicentico Alarez, and the 
Oriental Cubana. However, he eventually retired from his musical career 
and returned to the business work. Presently, he works for Amsco School 
Publications as a senior accounts receivable clerk.
  Von has a remarkable spirit of giving and caring. He is a respectable 
and gentle individual. He will lend a helping hand to anyone in need. 
It is often said about Von that ``to know him is to love him.'' He is a 
member of Community Board 13 in Queens, a member of St. Clare's 
Catholic Church, and a proud member for Congressman Towns' constituent 
support group.
  Von is married to Teresa Johnson-Hunt, and they are the proud parents 
of five children and six grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Von R. Hunt is committed to assisting his fellow 
community members. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our 
recognition today and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
truly remarkable person.

                          ____________________