[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 25]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 33572]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO WILMA BEST

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Wilma Best. 
Wilma McGlothin was born in Excelsior, WV, to Sylvester McGlothin and 
Inez Tarvant-McGlothin.
  Wilma, who was educated in the Excelsior school system, excelled in 
her studies and was voted into the National Honor Society. All of her 
hard work paid off and she was offered a full scholarship to Bennett 
College. After graduating Bennett, she enrolled and graduated from City 
College of New York. There she maintained her scholastic achievements 
earning her a place on the Dean's List. Wilma became a registered nurse 
in 1973 and later went to work for New York Methodist Hospital where 
she has been employed for 34 years.
  Wilma is an active member of New Canaan Baptist Church where she 
serves as the superintendent of vacation bible school and a Sunday 
school teacher. She is also a member of the C.E. Lewis Gospel Chorus, 
Floral Club and the Senior Usher Board. She also serves as president of 
the Red Circle Ministry, the building fund, and the renovation 
committee. Wilma has also been named an honorary member of the First 
Ladies Club and Gospel Chorus.
  Wilma is the faithful and loving wife to the late Robert Best. Their 
union was blessed with one son, Robert, Jr. She is the grandmother of 
two: Antoine and Christian Best; and is also a great grandmother of 
three: Tionnah, Tion, and Tishaun Best.
  Wilma loves gardening, arts and crafts, listening to music, and 
attending nursing seminars. She has received a Betty Crocker Award for 
her baking skills.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the achievements of Wilma 
Best and her work in caring for others.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Wilma Best 
who demonstrates a level of altruistic dedication that makes her most 
worthy of our recognition today.

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