[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17972-17973]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND KIMBERLY HEADLEY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend Kimberly 
Headley for her extensive efforts to reform my Brooklyn district 
through public outreach services.
  Reverend Headley was born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn. She 
started junior high school at age 12 and was promoted from the 7th to 
the 9th grade. After high school, Reverend Headley entered Bernard M. 
Baruch College at age 16 where she studied Public Administration. Upon 
graduation, she entered the workforce as a junior press secretary to 
then Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman. She stayed in the administration 
until Alan G. Hevesi became Comptroller.
  Reverend Headley has always demonstrated a willingness to go above 
and beyond what is expected of her. In her earlier

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years, while her father was district leader and first vice chair of 
Kings County Democratic organization, she spearheaded all of his 
fundraisers at which hundreds of people were in attendance. The most 
successful fundraiser she hosted had an attendance of up to 900 people.
  In 1997, Reverend Headley began teaching Sunday school, and became 
the Sunday School Superintendent within a year in Fellowship Missionary 
Baptist Church. In 2006, Reverend Headley became a licensed minister of 
the Gospel. Prior to that, she had been preaching in platform services 
and evangelizing on the subways and streets of Brooklyn. Upon the death 
of pastor Reverend Charles Dunston, the Lord called Reverend Headley to 
Berean Baptist Church. She was ordained as a Reverend by Reverend Dr. 
Arlee Griffin, Jr., pastor of Berean Baptist Church. Today she is an 
active member of the Young Adult Ministry; is a teacher with the New 
Members and Friends Ministry; and is an associate minister and member 
of Berean's newest drama ministry.
  She is presently a Special Assistant to Congressman Edolphus ``Ed'' 
Towns in the Canarsie district office where she drafts most of the 
proclamations and assists with letters of commendation; condolence; and 
support for organizations seeking funding from Congressman Towns' 
office. She is his office liaison for the 40th Assembly District and 
sits on the Cypress Hills Weed & Seed Steering Committee on behalf of 
Congressman Towns.
  Reverend Headley holds a Master of Science degree in Publishing. She 
presently is a second year student at Alliance Theological Seminary in 
New York City, pursuing a Master's in Divinity in Church Development. 
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Reverend Kimberly Headley for 
her passion for God's word and the dedication she has for improving our 
community.

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