[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4331]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ASNETH SYDONNIE COUNCIL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2008

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Asneth 
Sydonnie Council for outstanding and exemplary contribution to children 
and families in their pursuit of educational opportunities and 
advancement.
  Asneth Council grew up in St. Ann, Jamaica in a home environment 
nurtured with love and strong family ties. She is the first of four 
daughters and one son of Mrs. Hillary Livingston, who is herself an 
educator. Her family's motto is ``Education Is the Key to Success.'' 
Naturally, Ms. Council epitomizes this motto in her professional life 
as well as her work with children, families, staff and community 
stakeholders.
  Asneth attended and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Mercy College. She continued 
her studies at Teachers College of Columbia University where she earned 
a Master of Arts Degree in Social and Organizational Psychology. Her 
love of learning propelled Ms. Council to return to Long Island 
University where she completed a second Master's Degree in Public 
Administration in May 2007. She is presently enrolled in Doctoral 
Studies with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational 
Psychology.
  Starting at the Joseph DiMarco Head Start program where she worked 
with children and their families, she continued working in Head Start 
by setting up a joint Head Start program with Broadway Housing and 
Center for Urban Community Services.
  In December 2005, Asneth Sydonnie Council joined the Police Athletic 
League where she was quickly promoted from Deputy Director to the 
Director of Head Start programs and in August of 2007, was promoted to 
her current position as Director of Childcare and Nutrition. Moreover, 
Ms. Council is also a member of the Police Athletic League Strategic 
Planning Committee.
  Ms. Council and her husband, Herbert, are celebrating seven years of 
marriage and are the proud parents of five children who continue to 
excel in their educational pursuits. Keeping with the tradition of her 
family's motto, Asneth also believes that ``every individual is 
important and has something to offer.''
  Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to honor Asneth Sydonnie Council for 
her important role, her unwavering dedication and valuable 
contributions on behalf of young children. She is selfless and gives 
all of her heart to the very young who need her compassion the most.

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