[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 25]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 33573]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO PEARLINE LOUNDS

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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 to pay tribute to Pearline 
Lounds. Pearline was born on the island of Jamaica in the West Indies, 
where she has six brothers and sisters, It was there she received a 
formal education in home economics. Pearline later relocated to 
England, working at South Mead Hospital as a nurse's assistant, which 
gave her an opportunity to help support her family in Jamaica until her 
return. However, she decided instead to relocate to New York.
  Pearline continued her education, attending New York City Technical 
College where she graduated with an associate's degree in applied 
science. She furthered her studies at York College of the City 
University of New York, earning a bachelor's degree of science and 
graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. Pearline later went to work 
at Sephardic Nursing Home as a nurse's aide. She left there for an 
opportunity as a social worker for Project Chance and as a social 
worker for Bushwick Community Services as well as Safe Horizon.
  Pearline is a champion for peace. She is a member of the 
Interreligous and International Federation for World Peace, and in 
2001, the United Nations honored her with the title of Ambassador for 
Peace. Pearline is a board member of New York's Family Center and is 
known as ``Mama P'' in the community, consistently encouraging young 
people to be themselves. She is a mother, friend, counselor, leader and 
guide.
  Pearline is married with 7 children; 24 grandchildren; and 9 great-
grandchildren, 2 of whom have been in her care for the past 7 years.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize this wonderful and caring 
woman who has always put the needs of her family and her community 
before her own.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Pearline Lounds.

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