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RECOGNIZING ELAINE M. WALSH, PH.D
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HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY
of new york
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Elaine M. Walsh, Ph.D., for her outstanding community advocacy as she departs Manhattan Community Board 8 (CB8) after a quarter century of dedicated leadership and service.
Dr. Walsh first began her long history of community engagement during her time at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, where she earned a Master of Social Work. She began her career as a social worker in New York City, becoming the director of senior citizen crime prevention for the New York City Department for the Aging and the director of elderly services at the Office of Victim Services.
Dr. Walsh has served as Director of the Public Service Scholar Program (PSSP) at Hunter College since 1986 after joining the university as an Associate Professor of Urban Affairs. The PSSP works to improve the city by preparing talented undergraduate students for careers in the public and non-profit sectors. The program also aims to increase representation of women, minority-group members and immigrants in leadership positions. Under Dr. Walsh's supervision, over 700 of the program's scholars have contributed more than 500,000 hours in service to communities throughout New York City.
Dr. Walsh served as a member of CB8 for 25 years and co-chaired the CB8 Zoning and Development Committee. During her tenure, Dr. Walsh was a constant advocate for her community, particularly in regard to environmental concerns and infrastructure. During her time as a member, Dr. Walsh worked to support policies and programs that increased accessibility to city services for both businesses and individuals and served as the conscience of the Board in her consistent, forceful advocacy for the needs of under privileged New Yorkers.
Dr. Walsh serves as President of the East 86th Street Association, which she helped to establish in 2004. The Association seeks to
``improve the quality of life along the East 86th Street corridor by conducting research, education, and advocacy projects'' while facilitating community dialogue to encourage civic participation and foster neighborhood pride. Under the leadership of Dr. Walsh, the East 86th Street Association has worked on many projects which have greatly improved residents' quality of life.
Dr. Walsh has previously received awards including the New York City Chapter's ``NASW Leadership Award'', the NYC Public Advocate
``Advocate's Award'', Fordham University's ``Alumni Award'', the Manhattan Borough President's ``Women's Leadership Award'', the NYC Comptroller's Award ``Outstanding Irish Educator in Social Policy and Leadership'', the Our Town newspaper's OTTY award for her continued leadership and advocacy in the East 86th Street Association, and was named one of the 2013 New York State Senate's ``Women of Distinction''.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Dr. Elaine M. Walsh. Her dedication and leadership have helped cultivate a better, more lively community for the residents of Roosevelt Island and Manhattan's Upper East Side. Dr. Walsh's service and commitment to improving the lives of New Yorkers will leave a lasting impact on her community and our city.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 120(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 120(2)
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