[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18872]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO GINA PARHAM

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Gina Parham.
  Gina Parham was born on August 30, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York. She 
is the daughter of the late Gloria Green and mother of Tavelle S. 
Parham. Gina was raised by her extended family.
  Gina received her education in the Public School System here in 
Brooklyn. She attended college in New York City, and has returned to 
complete her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources. She accepted Christ 
and was baptized at the early age of ten, under the Pastorate of the 
late Rev. Dr. Hylton L. James. Dr. James allowed the youth of Berean to 
take a part in the morning worship program and this is where her 
Christian journey began.
  Her work experience spans from city to private corporations. She is 
presently employed by Vanguard Temporaries, New York and White Plains, 
New York as a Human Resources/Benefit Administrator and an 
Administrative Assistant. She loves to help others. Rarely will she 
turn anyone down if in need of her assistance. She is an event planner, 
loves to read, travel and cook.
  Her past and present affiliations include the following: President 
and Dean of Pledges for Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. Omicron Beta 
Chapter in Brooklyn; Officer and member of various youth organizations 
at Berean, such as the Girl Scouts, Jr. Ushers, Youth Lay League, 
Cherub Choir and Gregory Daffin Singers; Co-Chairperson on the Culinary 
and Decoration Committee for Women's Day Committee 2007; and was a 
student in Berean's Bible Institute. She currently serves as Assistant 
Financial Secretary and Luncheon Co-Chairperson for the Brooklyn Sunday 
School Union; she is a member of Church Women United in Brooklyn, Inc., 
Berean's Joint Usher Ministry, where she serves as a supervisor to the 
Jr. Usher Ministry, Berean Broadcaster and Sunday School Ministry. She 
also is a graduate of George T. Grier School of Ushering in June 2010.
  Volunteering is important to Gina. She continues to do volunteer work 
three days a week or more at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the 
Epiphany, Epiphany Lutheran School. She volunteers for voter 
registration drives, assists seniors when in need, (i.e. shopping, 
going to the doctor or any other task they may ask of her). Gina loves 
to work with the seniors at Berean, especially on Senior Emphasis 
Sunday, an experience that brings joy to her heart.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
achievements of Gina Parham.

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