[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. KEVIN S. BOND

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dr. Kevin S. 
Bond for his accomplishments and contributions.
  For many years, Dr. Kevin Bond has been an advocate for those in need 
and has assisted those burdened by the circumstances of their 
environment and economic conditions. He is committed to creating 
positive change for urban America, and works tirelessly to uplift the 
people in the underserved communities of Brooklyn, New York. He has 
established himself as a strong and progressive voice for urban 
communities through his education and his grassroots approach.
  Dr. Bond has continually striven to strengthen his education. In 
1987, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Accounting at New York 
University. He completed a Master of Divinity in 1991 at New York 
Theological Seminary, and in 1995, completed the Doctor of Divinity 
degree at United Theology Seminary. He also has a Master's Degree in 
Education and Learning Technology from Mercy College in 2001 and a 
Master's Degree in Education from the College of St. Rose, completed in 
2005.
  Dr. Bond is the Pastor of Citadel of Praise and Worship Church, which 
was established in 1997 and has over 300 members. In 1997, he also 
established the Citadel Summer Camp Enrichment Program and Citadel 
Health and Wellness. The Citadel Homeless Ministry was started in 1998. 
Citadel Daycare and Learning Center was added in 1999, and finally, the 
Citadel Share Program began in 2000.
  Additionally, Dr. Bond is the Dean at Stephen Decatur Middle School 
35 in Bedford Stuyvesant, where he serves as Chair to several 
committees and boards. He has accomplished a great deal of progressive 
learning for the Board of Education, and has enabled a stronger math 
and reading tutorial program that has helped to increase scores on 
citywide standardized tests.
  Dr. Bond is a frequent visitor to City Hall, where he champions 
initiatives that affect his community. He has contributed a great deal 
to the City Council in their endeavors to encompass the strength of 
religious leadership in their pursuit of improved community development 
relations.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
contributions of Dr. Kevin S. Bond.

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