[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12001-12002]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO LYNN MARTIN BROWN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lynn Martin Brown for 
pivotal work in the community.

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  A native New Yorker, Lynn Brown has spent much of her professional 
life serving underprivileged communities. She has worked tirelessly at 
Healthfirst to secure jobs and comprehensive health insurance for many 
children and adults who would have otherwise gone without.
  Recently, Ms. Brown helped sponsor several basketball tournaments for 
underprivileged youth, providing equipment and uniforms. She worked in 
Brooklyn correctional facilities to provide health insurance to 
families of inmates. She created a much-appreciated Mother's/Father's 
Day Family Photography Event at Interfaith Medical Center, and 
continues to use her creativity to brighten the lives of others.
  Lynn Brown is the recipient of many awards, and serves on numerous 
community boards. In 2004, she was awarded ``Woman of the Year'' by 
Senator John L. Sampson Esq., for her outstanding humanitarian efforts, 
and exemplary service to the community and city at large. She is a 
board member for the Five Towns YMCA, enforcing the mission: to put 
Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy 
spirits, mind and body for all.
  Ms. Brown is a member of a women's group: Sister to Sister-In-Law, a 
group where women help other women by assisting them in literacy 
instruction, legal and childcare referrals. She was also honored by the 
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce as a Visionary 2004. Ms. Brown 
is also a member of the Women's Caucus for Congressman Edolphus Towns.
  As a member of Berean Missionary Baptist Church, Ms. Brown assists in 
special events and annual fundraisers. She works tirelessly in the 
community and remains an advocate for her own children. Lynn Brown is a 
mother of two girls Aurelia and Kayse, and is even raising her niece 
Navasia. She has also found the time to continue her education at the 
College of New Rochelle, where she is majoring in Human Psychology.
  Ms. Brown's life's work is to analyze and understand humanity in 
order to build strong families and communities, and inspire confidence 
in children. As a result, Mr. Speaker, we proudly recognize her today.

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