[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO JOAN CACCAMO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brooklyn 
resident Ms. Joan Caccamo. Joan received her bachelor of science degree 
in Management from St. Francis College in Brooklyn in 1983; she later 
earned a master's degree with a specialty in Administration and 
Supervision from Fordham University.
  Joan taught Business Education and Computer Science for 12 years and 
worked as a high school director of development and is currently 
employed as the assistant director of recreation, intramurals and 
athletics as well as a senior woman administrator at Brooklyn College.
  Joan continues to give back to her community. She is currently the 
department president of the American Legion Auxiliary who has chosen 
for her special project the Special Olympics of New York. Under her 
leadership, members of the American Legion have donated more than 
$40,000 to the project. Joan has traveled throughout New York State 
visiting 62 counties promoting Special Olympics, veterans', children's, 
and community issues.
  Joan's accomplishments are many and include; the Empire Girl's 
Program service as housemother, vice-chair and chair of the Veterans' 
Affairs and Rehabilitation, certified leadership instructor, and the 
winner of the Public Relations Chair National Award.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Ms. Joan Caccamo who has 
given more than 40 years of volunteer service. I'd also like to honor 
her for her accomplishments as a teacher and caring member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Ms. Joan Caccamo.

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