[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15920]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO CONSTANTINE LINCOLN STEWART

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Constantine Lincoln 
Stewart for his public service for the City of New York and his 
volunteer efforts to educate our children.
  Lincoln, as he is more affectionately known, currently serves as a 
senior policy advisor in the Office of Policy Management with the New 
York City Comptroller's Office. As a Senior Policy Advisor, he conducts 
research and analyzes public policy issues affecting education, the 
infrastructure, public safety, and technology. He has worked in the 
Comptroller's Office for the last 17 years.
  Lincoln is also an adjunct professor at York College in Jamaica, New 
York. He tutors students of all ages throughout the city. He enjoys the 
opportunity to be a positive influence on young people. Lincoln 
especially likes working with students in the areas of math and 
science. These areas are traditionally viewed as problematic for women 
and people of color. Lincoln emphasizes that it is the student's duty 
to take responsibility for his or her own education. He often tells his 
students that the international community is providing opportunities 
for ambitious African-American, Latino, female and immigrant youths.
  Lincoln was born in Jamaica. He is the second of Samuel and Lethe's 
five children. He received his degree in Chemical Engineering from the 
University of the West Indies. After graduating, he immigrated to 
Brooklyn in 1980. He quickly resettled in West Texas after accepting an 
offer as a chemical engineer with the Phillips Petroleum Company. Two 
years later, he returned to Brooklyn and attended Baruch College where 
he earned his Masters of Business Administration.
  Lincoln is the loving husband of Charmanie Harris Stewart, his wife, 
partner, and friend for 17 years. He is the proud father of three 
gifted children: Lincoln, Jr. is currently serving in the U.S. Marine 
Corps; Anika is an honors student; and Din, his youngest son, attends 
St. Raymond's Catholic School.
  Mr. Speaker, Constantine Lincoln Stewart has dedicated his 
professional career to serving his community while still finding time 
to tutor children throughout the area. 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.

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