[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17666]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A TRIBUTE TO RANSON AND LULA SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ranson and 
Lula Smith on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
  Ranson and Lula both came to Brooklyn early in their lives. Through 
the past several decades, they have made numerous contributions to the 
Brooklyn community.
  For more than 20 years, Ranson and Lula have been members of the 500 
Block MacDonough Street Association. Ranson currently serves as the 
Block Association President, and Lula currently serves as secretary. 
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are also members of the 81st Precinct Community 
Council.
  After 21 years of service, Ranson retired from the New York City 
Department of Sanitation in 1990. He has been a community activist for 
many years. In 1994 he was awarded by Assemblyman William Boyland and 
the 55th Assembly District for his work in the community. He received 
the Exemplary Service Award from the Unity Democratic Club in 1996. In 
2006, he received a Community Service Award from the Key Women of 
America Brooklyn Chapter.
  Lula retired from the New York City Department of Citywide 
Administrative Services after twenty years of service. She received an 
award for her service to the Department.
  Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been long time members of Zion Baptist 
Church, and have been actively involved in numerous ministries. Lula is 
particularly involved in the Teaching Ministry, and has received a Gold 
Star Diploma in Christian Leadership Education from the Progressive 
National Baptist Convention. Additionally, she received an award for 
her outstanding service to the New York Progressive Baptist State 
Convention Congress, which she has served for over 20 years. Lula has 
also served on the Board of Managers of the Brooklyn Sunday School 
Union, and serves as a Girl Scout Committee Person for Zion's Girl 
Scouts.
  Ranson and Lula have four children, twelve grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary 
on November 27, 2010.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
lives of Ranson and Lula Smith.

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