[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 ALBERT J. SIMMONS, JR.

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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 Albert J. 
Simmons, Jr., and the hard work that he has dedicated to the better 
development of New York City youth.
  Born in Savannah, GA, and reared in New York City, Mr. Simmons is a 
graduate of Brooklyn College. He resides in Forest Hills, Queens, with 
his wife, Cheryl, and daughter, Alexis.
  At an early age in his adult life, Mr. Simmons sensed his calling as 
a voice and servant to the youth, and the underprivileged of the New 
York City community. As a former kindergarten teacher, Mr. Simmons 
found immeasurable pleasure in aiding our young in developing a firm 
foundation for education and self-esteem. As a member of Phi Beta Sigma 
Fraternity Inc., Mr. Simmons was able to continue his desire to serve 
as a mentor and role model. As a participant in the fraternity's Adopt-
a-School project, sixth-grade boys at P.S. 144 in Harlem were exposed 
to positive male role models, participation in commencement programs at 
various colleges and universities as well as tutorial programs. Mr. 
Simmons has also served and participated in the Melvin C. Patrick 
Career Day Programs.
  For more than two decades, Mr. Simmons has worked in the managed care 
industry, affording him the opportunity to continue to work with youth 
organizations, various community-based organizations and being an 
advocate for the underserved families and individuals of New York. As 
regional marketing manager for Fidelis Care New York, the largest and a 
leading state-wide non-profit managed care organization; Mr. Simmons 
has used his position to work with politicians, faith-based 
organizations and other associations to serve as a conduit for the 
provision of health insurance benefits and other human services to many 
families and individuals in New York. Mr. Simmons has been honored and 
recognized for his selfless contributions to the New York City 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to once again recognize Mr. Albert J. 
Simmons, Jr., for his tireless work with the citizens in need of New 
York City.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this wonderful man of substance and the great things for which he 
stands.

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