[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4247]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO MS. VERA WINN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Vera Winn.
  Vera received a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutritional Management 
from SUNY Empire State College. She is a New York State certified 
Dietitian-Nutritionist and, for 29 years, was employed by Nassau County 
as a dietitian.
  Vera is an active member of the Brooklyn community. Since 1968, she 
participated in organizations such as the Stuyvesant Heights Lions Club 
and the Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and 
Professional Women's Clubs (``NANBPWC''), Inc. Vera is widely 
recognized for her commitments. Among her list of accolades, she 
received the Lion Foundation's highest honor, the Melvin Jones Fellow 
Award; and the NANBPWC's highest honor, the Sojourner Truth Award.
  Vera is extremely dedicated to the NANBPWC and Lions Club, serving 
both organizations in several capacities over the years. Vera's list of 
positions with the NANBPWC includes Third Vice President in charge of 
Youth and Young Adult Clubs, Chairperson of Public Relations, and 
Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee. Her list of positions with the 
Lions Club includes Fundraising Chairperson, Chairperson for Membership 
and Retention, and Chairperson for the Afternoon of Elegance.
  From 1993 to 2003, Vera served as Public Board Member of the 
University of the State of New York's Education Department. She was 
later reappointed to serve on the peer panel as an extended member 
until September 2013. Vera received an award of achievement and 
appreciation from the University of the State of New York's Education 
Department for this dedication. The award was signed by President Mills 
and the Commissioner of Education.
  Vera is a member of the American College of Counselors and a member 
of the World Changers Church of New York. Vera is the wife of the late 
Franger Winn, Jr.; mother to two daughters, Franshone Winn-Amelemah, 
Esq. and Gale Winn Inlaw, Library Media Specialist; and mother-in law 
to Edward Amelemah, M.D. She is also grandmother of Win Inlaw and David 
Franger Amelemah.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
of Ms. Vera Winn.

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