[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND IDA R. MIRANDA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Reverend Ida 
R. Miranda. Reverend Miranda is a woman who has always placed her faith 
and confidence in the Lord.
  Reverend Miranda was born in Corentyne, Guyana, South America, the 
ninth child of Richard Leonard and Rosalind King. She received her 
education in Guyana and went on to work as a teacher in Guyana Public 
Schools.
  Reverend Miranda and her husband, Frank Miranda (deceased) migrated 
to the United States in 1962. She proceeded to continue her education 
attending Elizabeth Seton College and graduating with an Associate's 
Degree in Accounting. In 2000, she earned a Bachelor's Degree from the 
College of New Rochelle and a Certificate Degree from the New York 
Theological Seminary. Reverend Miranda was employed by A&T Importers 
for 25 years and she later worked for the James A. Cole Company.
  Reverend Miranda is a longstanding member of the historic Berean 
Baptist Church of Brooklyn. It was there she was ordained a minister 
and where she currently serves as an Associate Minister. She a Senior 
Sunday School Teacher and sits on the Board of Trustees. Reverend 
Miranda loves to work with children and for many years has served as a 
counselor for the Berean Youth Lay League.
  Reverend Miranda served on the Board of East New York's Diagnostic 
and Treatment Center as well as the Board of Leadership Council which 
offers assistance to the Cypress Day Care Center. In addition to her 
ministry, Reverend Miranda serves as the Treasurer of my Women's Caucus 
and volunteers her time as a Tax Aide for the AARP Foundation.
  Reverend Miranda is the mother of Marcelle, Mark, Pamela and Paul and 
a proud grandmother of five.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize all of the good works of 
Reverend Ida R. Miranda who believes in her community and works 
tirelessly both in the U.S. and Guyana to further her ministry as a 
wise and caring counselor to all.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this wonderful woman for her kindness and compassion.

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