[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14699]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


              A TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF LAURAINE FERRIS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Lauraine 
Ferris, an active community member with more than twenty years of 
experience in social services.
  Lauraine Ferris, a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal 
Justice, is currently the Assistant Director of the Rose McCarthy 
Family Residence in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Ms. Ferris 
and her staff assist families with obtaining the necessary life skills 
to achieve and obtain independent living.
  Lauraine Ferris also possesses a vibrant, creative spirit that 
thrives on the performing arts. Ms. Ferris is an accomplished actress, 
dancer, and model, winning several pageants. She shares her talents 
with the youth and seniors of her community, donating her time to teach 
African/modern dance.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Lauraine Ferris, someone 
whose ability to help her neighbors back on their feet through social 
services and through dance is an inspiration to all of New York.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Lauraine Ferris.

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