[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22103]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUTH D. HUNT

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ruth D. Hunt, 
a distinguished citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay tribute 
to this outstanding woman and I hope my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing her impressive service.
  Ruth D. Hunt is the director of Marketing and Outreach for the New 
York City Health and Hospital Corporation North Brooklyn Health 
Network. She has greatly improved the public image of the network, 
expanded partnerships and promoted health services. Last year, Ms. Hunt 
coordinated and provided over 300 community outreach health events in 
Brooklyn and screened over 15,000 participants.
  Ms. Hunt is an accomplished manager and developer. She has an 
extensive background in special events planning, fundraising and has 
coordinated major events with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, the Doll 
League, Inc: Women and AIDS Resource Network, Meharry Alumni 
Association and the National Association of Health Services Executives. 
Ms. Hunt has also had an extensive career in fashion. She has modeled 
professionally for more than 100 New York City fashion designers and 
manufacturers and has graced countless runways, showrooms and trade-
shows. She founded Ruth Hunt Associates in 1988. The mission of the 
company is to help build self-esteem by teaching clients how to look, 
act and speak their best to achieve career advancement.
  Ms. Hunt is most proud of working with Rachel Robinson during the 
inception of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. She served as the 
foundation coordinator and implemented the production of four major 
Jazz concerts. Under the guidance of her mentor, Mrs. Robinson, Ms. 
Hunt administered and creatively established the historical collection 
of Jackie Robinson's life and career. This collection later became a 
traveling exhibition that was sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the work of Ruth D. Hunt. Her deep commitment to her community makes 
her most worthy of our recognition today.

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