[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14701]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF STEVE HUNT

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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 Steve Hunt, 
a leader in adolescent drug and substance abuse prevention in Brooklyn.
  Steve Hunt is the vice president of The Alpha School Center of 
Progressive Living, Inc., located in the east New York section of 
Brooklyn, New York. His responsibilities include supervision of the 
Adolescent Drug Prevention Program and the Outpatient Chemical 
Dependency Program serving youth at risk and management of daily 
administrative duties.
  Steve Hunt has an extensive background of 22 years in community 
service working with both adolescent and adult populations. His 
experience includes individual and group counseling in areas such as 
chemical dependency, HIV/AIDS, and anger management.
  Steve Hunt has received several awards and has been recognized for 
his outstanding work with civic community organizations. He is a member 
of the Substance Abuse Committee for the Brownsville/East New York 
Child Welfare Neighborhood Network as well as the New York City 
Addictions Treatment Providers Association and the New York State HIV 
Prevention Planning Group.
  Steve Hunt was born and raised in Brooklyn where he attended Tilden 
and Jefferson High Schools. He earned a bachelor of science degree in 
community health education from York College. He is professionally 
certified as a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance 
Abuse Counselor, an Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, 
a Pre and Post Test HIV/AIDS Counselor and is certified in Mediation/
Conflict Resolution.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Steve Hunt, a visionary 
leader and an inspiration to all of New York.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Steve Hunt.

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