[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10518]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO MS. JACQUELINE H. SMITH, NORTH MIAMI BEACH COUNCILWOMAN

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ms. 
Jacqueline H. Smith, North Miami Beach City Councilwoman. On May 20, 
2005, the Commission on the Status of Women of the City of North Miami 
Beach and Women in Politics will gather at a farewell luncheon to 
``honor one of their own.''
  Throughout Ms. Smith's 10-year term on the North Miami Beach City 
Council, she is best known for her work on programs for children and 
senior citizens. Ms. Smith is a liaison to children's ``Read Aloud 
Program.'' This tremendously rewarding program stimulates children's 
interest in reading and also promotes a decrease in television time by 
allowing children of all ages to listen to volunteers read books aloud. 
In addition, Ms. Smith is affiliated with the North Dade Children 
Center, where she is involved in youth and senior health fairs.
  Ms. Smith has touched many peoples' hearts in North Miami Beach 
through her accomplishments as a member of numerous organizations. I 
want to applaud her tremendous commitment to community service, 
dedicating her time to organizations such as the National Organization 
of Women, the Carl Byoir Neighborhood Association, the Governing Board 
of Parkway Regional Hospital and the Board of Directors of United 
Democratic Club, just to name a few.
  Besides serving as an elected official and community activist, Ms. 
Smith takes pride in being a teacher at Gertrude K. Edelman Sabal Palm 
Elementary School.
  Ms. Smith has truly demonstrated that public service and education 
are achievements never beyond the reach of those willing to dedicate 
all their energy to accomplish the goals for the greater good of the 
public. I extend her my heartfelt gratitude for a superb job and wish 
her the best of luck in her retirement.

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