December 23, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1735 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS IN HONOR OF KIMBERLY N. IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAYNE Center in New York City, and the Zhongshan MULLARKEY CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST Music Hall in Beijing. EPISCOPAL CHURCH’S 124TH AN- In 2007, Ms. Krishnamurthy co-founded the NIVERSARY Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY which serves as a home for global music in India. The Academy exposes its students to OF NEW YORK HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA music from all over the world and trains them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to love and respect the art they create. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Friday, December 23, 2016 Friday, December 23, 2016 in celebrating Ms. Kavita Krishnamurthy for Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to the lifelong contributions she has made to Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kimberly honor Payne Chapel African Methodist Epis- music, film, and education. Ms. Krishnamurthy is an inspiration and role model to musicians N. Mullarkey, who is being honored with copal Church on the occasion of its 124th an- around the world. Taminent Regular Democratic Club’s Gloria niversary. This fine church, originally named Bethel, was founded on the island of Palm D’Amico Trailblazer Award at the Club’s 85th f Beach in January 1893. Following its move to Annual Dinner Dance. Kimberly Mullarkey is West Palm Beach in 1894, the name of the CELEBRATING EDWARD BRAVER’S not only a third generation Astorian, but also church was changed to Payne Chapel in 100TH BIRTHDAY a third generation member of the Taminent honor of Bishop Daniel A. Payne. Regular Democratic Club. Ms. Mullarkey is a Payne Chapel, located on one of the high- HON. LOIS FRANKEL firm believer in the importance of giving back est hills in West Palm Beach, has always OF FLORIDA to her community, a value that was instilled in been recognized and appreciated for its herit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age and the many services and contributions her by her family and drives much of the work Friday, December 23, 2016 she does today. it has provided for its members and the citi- zens in surrounding communities. I want to Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. Mullarkey graduated from Dominican congratulate the Reverend Henry E. Green, III, rise today to celebrate Edward Braver, a College in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in pastor of Payne Chapel, and all the church’s World War II veteran who is celebrating his Social Science and a minor in Politics as well members and friends on this momentous oc- 100th birthday on Christmas Day this year. as a concentration in History and Psychology. casion. I am very proud to have such a fine Edward has served his country throughout During her time at Dominican College, Ms. institution of worship in my Congressional dis- his life. In World War II Edward fought in the Mullarkey found her love of the performing trict. historic Battle of the Bulge campaign in Eu- arts, acting in lead roles in Grease, Nunsense f rope. When he returned home he worked for and The 50 Years of Aquin Players. After the United States Postal Service, working as a IN HONOR OF KAVITA graduating, Ms. Mullarkey began her con- Postal Service Worker and Supervisor up until KRISHNAMURTHY sulting career at The Dryfoos Group and later his retirement. worked at Constantinople & Vallone. It is my honor to recognize Edward today, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY and to join with his family and friends in cele- Ms. Mullarkey joined the Taminent Regular OF NEW YORK brating this momentous birthday. I wish him Democratic Club as a young adult. She later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES good health and continued success in the became Corresponding Secretary for the Club coming year. Friday, December 23, 2016 and is currently serving as Women’s Club f President. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ms. Kavita IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPENCE Taminent Regular Democratic Club was Krishnamurthy for her lifelong contributions to SCHOOL founded in 1933, making it one of the oldest film and music. Throughout her decades-long clubs in New York City. The Club addresses career, Ms. Krishnamurthy has performed all HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY all things that affect the community of Astoria. over the world and collaborated with renowned OF NEW YORK Also, the Club plays a large role in local elec- musicians from a wide array of genres. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions by backing politicians that they feel fit the Ms. Krishnamurthy showed promise at a community’s best interest. young age, winning a gold medal in the Inter- Friday, December 23, 2016 In addition to her work at the Club, Kimberly Ministry Classical Competition in New Delhi as Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mullarkey also served four terms on The an eight year old. A year later, she recorded Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize The Spence Board of Alumni Directors at Dominican Col- her first song with famed Indian singer Lata School of New York on the occasion of its Mangeshkar under the direction of composer 125th anniversary. The Spence School has lege and she has worked on numerous polit- Hemant Kumar. advanced the education of young women tre- ical races throughout her life. Ms. Mullarkey By the 1990s Ms. Krishnamurthy was known mendously since its founding. considers her most rewarding work, however, as one of Bollywood’s leading female playback The Spence School was established in 1892 to be her role as her father’s caregiver and singers. She won critical acclaim for her per- by Clara Spence with the mission of providing advocate. formance in 1942: A Love Story and estab- young girls a solid educational foundation, Ms. Mullarkey has demonstrated tireless lished herself as a lead singer. She worked which was a revolutionary idea for that time. dedication to her community throughout her with several renowned directors including Since then, thousands of young female stu- entire adult life. Kimberly Mullarkey consist- Bappi Lahiri, A.R. Rahman, and Anu Malik. dents have been given a rigorous education ently devotes her time and effort to improving Ms. Krishnamurthy began expanding her ar- that not only builds knowledge, but also char- the lives of those around her, with great suc- tistic range. She was the featured soloist in a acter and spirit, and puts young women on a global fusion album in which she worked with path to a college education. cess. musicians from five continents. Ms. Clara Spence was a social rights activist in Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Krishnamurthy began to explore fusion music, the late 19th and early 20th century who in celebrating Kimberly N. Mullarkey, a New which brought her around the world to some aimed to solve class and social problems. Her York woman who makes an extraordinary dif- of music’s most famous concert halls, such as ideals are embodied in The Spence School’s ference in her community of Astoria, Queens. the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Lincoln motto, which reads: ‘‘Non scholae sed vitae ∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:56 Dec 24, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23DE8.001 E23DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 23, 2016 discimus,’’ or ‘‘Not for school but for life we resident of Kitsap County, he had served on erous supporters, as well as the $112,000 learn.’’ Clara Spence preached virtue and care the Tacoma force for 17 years. Officer Gutier- grant issued by Sei Young Kim of New York to her students and children around her to in- rez was a 45-year-old father of three, a grand- City’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Because spire them to grow up and affect change. Her father of one, and was engaged to be married. of this expanded seating section, the theatre care and careful planning still live in the ac- These dreams have been cut short by his will be better able to reach its goal of pro- tions of the school to this day. That is why the death, and remind us that life is precious and viding free and low-cost performances to its school’s mission statement aims for a ‘‘lifelong uncertain. audiences. With the ribbon cutting celebrating transformation of self and the world with pur- Fellow officers and residents of Tacoma re- the company’s new theatre seats, the York pose, passion and perspective.’’ member him for his quick wit and his easy- Theatre’s patronage will expand to even During its 125 years, The Spence School going manner. They point to the fact that he broader audiences of New York theatregoers. developed a reputation for excellence in edu- always had a smile on his face, and cared Off-Broadway theatre has played a pivotal cation. It has shown a commitment to helping about the community he served. Leaders in role in making New York City the theatre cap- all women by continually educating those of the neighborhood in which he was killed have itol of the world.