[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        SALUTING THE MASJID BILAL 15TH ANNUAL TESTIMONIAL DINNER

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, June 4, 1994, Masjid Bilal Inc. 
will host its 15th Annual Testimonial Dinner. The event will be held at 
Swingo's at the Statler. Elected officials, business and community 
leaders, and a host of friends are expected to gather for this special 
event. I look forward to joining the leader of Masjid Bilal, Imam Clyde 
Rahman, and other friends for the testimonial dinner.
  One of the highlights of the testimonial dinner is the presentation 
of the outstanding citizen awards. This year's award recipients are 
Comdr. Anthony Jackson; Dr. Edgar B. Jackson; and Ms. Barbara Brown-
Daniels. At this time, I want to share with my colleagues and the 
Nation some important information regarding these individuals.
  Mr. Speaker, Anthony Jackson currently serves as chief of the 
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Prior to this assignment, he 
enjoyed a distinguished 21 years with the Cleveland Police Department. 
A graduate of Max Hayes High School, Mr. Jackson joined the Police 
Department in 1973. He quickly earned a reputation as a hard-working, 
professional officer as he came up through the ranks. His promotion to 
sergeant resulted in the assignment to the Professional Conduct/
Internal Review Unit. The unit is responsible for investigating 
misconduct charges against police officers. One of the most 
controversial cases the unit investigated was the Arthur Feckner drug 
case, which resulted in the indictment of several police officers.
  In 1991, Mr. Jackson was appointed commander of the Fourth District, 
which is the largest populated district in the city of Cleveland. In 
his position of commander, he was responsible for supervising 217 
police officers, including those assigned to the Detective Bureau, Vice 
Unit, Strike Force, and Basic Patrol.
  During his career, Commander Jackson has received numerous 
commendations, including the Valor Award for bravery. He is a graduate 
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, and presently 
serves as a board member for the Center for the Prevention of Domestic 
Violence.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Edgar B. Jackson, a resident of Shaker Heights, OH, 
has enjoyed a distinguished medical career. He serves as co-chief of 
staff and senior vice president for clinical affairs at University 
Hospitals of Cleveland. His previous assignments have included health 
director for the city of Shaker Heights; acting associate dean of 
students, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; and 
associate chief of staff, University Hospitals.

  Dr. Jackson is a graduate of Central High School. He received his 
medical degree from Western Reserve University, where he was selected 
as class president. Dr. Jackson is a member of numerous national boards 
and committees, including the Committee on Under-represented 
Minorities, and the Clinical Practice Committee, American College of 
Physicians; the Health Advisory Panel, Pew Commission on Health 
Professions; and the Institute of Medicine, National Academy of 
Sciences. In addition, Dr. Jackson serves on the board of directors of 
University Suburban Health Center, and as director of the Janice 
Douglas-David Satcher Clerkship at University Hospitals. Dr. Jackson 
and his wife, Thelma, are the proud parents of Gary, David, Michael, 
and Laura.
  Mr. Speaker, attorney Barbara Brown-Daniels is a graduate of Kent 
State University and Case Western Reserve University Law School. In 
addition, she is the recipient of a master's of business administration 
and masters of social science/administration degrees from Case Western. 
Ms. Brown-Daniels is the founder and executive director of Community 
Guidance, Incorp., a comprehensive community mental health and 
substance abuse center. She has also served as president of Community 
Living, Incorp., and as a consultant for Barbara Brown-Daniels and 
Associates.
  Ms. Brown-Daniels holds memberships in the National Association of 
Social Workers; the NAACP; and the Multi-Cultural Diversity Training 
Institute. Her past memberships include the National Council of 
Community Health Centers; the National Legal Defenders Association; the 
Black Professional Association; and the Ohio Mental Health Center 
Directors Association.
  Ms. Brown-Daniels is the recipient of several honors and awards for 
her efforts. They include an award for Outstanding Community Service, 
the Ebony Rose Tribute, the YWCA Career Women of Achievement Award, and 
the Outstanding Community Human Service Award.
  Mr. Speaker, the individuals being honored have made significant 
contributions to our communities and the Nation. I am proud to salute 
each of them, and I look forward to the opportunity to offer my 
personal congratulations at the testimonial dinner.

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