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HOME GOING MEMORIAL To Fred Samuel

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GOD'S CARE
January 22nd, 1924 - September 12th 1985

Wednesday, September 18th, 1985 - 11:00 A.M.
Saint Martin's Episcopal Church
230 Lenox Avenue
New York City

Rev. David Johnson, Rector
Rev. Harry I. Moore, Associate Rector
Rev. John H. Johnson, D.D.-Rector Emeritus
Mr. William Cooper, Organist

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Frederick E. Samuel, affectionately known as Fred, was born in Montserrat, West Indies on January 22nd, 1924. He passed on September 12th, 1985, at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital of a massive heart attack. He was the only child of Richard Samuel and Susan Nanton Samuel. Fred spent his early childhood in Montserrat, where he received a Christian upbringing. He graduated from the Montserrat Secondary School and came to New York City in 1943. He was a brilliant and serious young man who with the love, support, and encouragement of his parents graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. In 1950 he received his Masters of Art degree from New York University and his law degree from the Fordham University School of Law in 1954. 

As a young lawyer he began his practice in the Harlem Community and soon established himself as the "Peoples' Lawyer" - sincere, dedicated, and committed to articulating the needs and concerns of the little people. Out of his desire to better service the people of his beloved Harlem, Fred founded and became the first President of the Harlem Assertion of Rights. He began his political career as a District Leader and went on to become the City Councilman from the 5th Councilmanic District, and the Chairman of the Council's prestigeous Public Safety Committee. He was the first black to chair this, the second most important committee in the City Council. He served as Councilman with distinction and effectiveness for twelve (12) years. On September 10th, 1985, he was nominated as the candidate for re-election in the Democratic Primary.

As the founder of the Community Democratic Club, Fred was in the forefront of all battles to develop and improve the Harlem Community. He established programs to improve the quality of life for children, senior citizens, and all community residents. Through the expansion of the anti-arson teams his Fire Safety Program evolved, and recently he was made an Honorary Fire Chief. He was instrumental in increasing the number of police officers for the New York City Housing Authority. One of the original organizers of Harlem Day, he fought long and hard for his district, his community, and for all New Yorkers. 

As Fred rose in prominence he always remained faithful to his concept of an open-door policy, and was never too busy to serve his constituents. He never lost the common touch. It was not unusual for him to spend 16 hours a day working diligently on legislative and community problems. 

Councilman Samuel has been cited and honored over the years by scores of community, civic, religious, and fraternal organizations. He was a dedicated member and former Basileus of Kappa Omnicorn Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He leaves to mourn his loving and devoted mother, Mrs. Richard Samuel; an aunt, Mrs. Josephine Lane; twin adopted sisters, Mrs. Glenda Kirnon, and Ms. Brenda Harris; one niece, Jonelle Renee Harris; one nephew, Rodney Antoinne Kirnon, and a host of relatives and friends. 

In tribute to Councilman Samuel, we are pleased to announce the creation of the Fred Samuel Harlem Children's Fund, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., State Office Building-163 West 125th Street, New York, N.Y. 10027. 

Thank You Fred...

New York City says "Well Done", good and faithful servant. 

Respectfully submitted by
The Family