[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 32282-32283]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO MRS. MAGGIE BAKER

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay to Mrs. Maggie Baker.
  Mrs. Baker was born in Alabama and migrated to Brooklyn, NY, where 
she married

[[Page 32283]]

Jessie Baker, Sr. She and her husband of 45 years are the proud parents 
of 5 sons, 1 daughter, and 20 grandchildren.
  Mrs. Baker is most recognized for her years of service with the board 
of education until 2004. A dedicated member of New Canaan Baptist 
Church, Mrs. Baker has served as president of the usher board and as a 
Sunday school teacher for more than 31 years. Although she is actively 
involved in other community organizations, Mrs. Baker enjoys spending 
quality time with her family and traveling.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the impressive achievements 
of Mrs. Maggie Baker for her commitment to the Brooklyn community.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
great individual of high morals, ethics, and integrity.

                          ____________________