BROOKLYN, New York – U.S. Representative Edolphus “Ed” Towns (NY-10) and the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA announced today that a celebratory breakfast commemorating Women’s History Month will be held on Monday, March 23rd, recognizing the contributions made by women, who have made an indelible mark in their chosen fields:  human service, religion, education, journalism, advocacy, law, and government. Each honoree will be presented with a Congressional Record, an official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.  Nearly one-hundred fifty people are expected to attend.

HONOREES:  Ophelia Perry
                      President, Church Women United (retired)

                      Nicole Bayley
                      Assistant Vice President/ Branch Manager, Carver Federal Savings Bank

                      Lorna Khan
                      Principal, Samuel C. Barnes Elementary School

                      Rose Carter
                      Parent Coordinator, Breuckelen School

                      Maxine Hamilton-Alexander
                      Hamptonians New York and Blue Mango, LLC

                      Betty J. Gibbs
                      Site Supervisor, Jackie Robinson Center for Physical Culture

                      Pamela Tate-McMullen
                      Parent Coordinator, Bedford Academy High School

                      Genes Thompson
                      Shop Delegate, Local 1199, 144 Division (retired)

                      Angeli R. Raspberry
                      Founder, Griot Reading Programs
  

DATE:            Monday, March 23, 2009

TIME:             9:00 AM

PLACE:          Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA
                     1121 Bedford Avenue
                     (on the corner of Monroe Street)

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