
December 20, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1727 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CONGRATULATING CURTIS HIGH premiere business advocacy and leadership Tom has served our community for 40 years SCHOOL organizations. Under Mr. Scissura’s leader- in a multitude of ways. ship, membership in the Chamber has grown Tom has served in the Lynchburg and Hills- HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. by more than 200 percent. Mr. Scissura has boro Police Departments and as Highland OF NEW YORK launched a series of highly successful and in- County Sheriff; he worked for the Ohio Attor- novative programs, including Explore Brook- ney General in the Bureau of Criminal Inves- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lyn, Brooklyn-Made and Chamber on the Go, tigations, and he has served as Highland Tuesday, December 20, 2016 leading to a historic period of growth and de- County Commissioner. Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to velopment in the Chamber. The Brooklyn In all aspects of his service, Tom has left an congratulate the Curtis High School football Chamber of Commerce has become a na- incredibly positive impact in our community. team for winning the Public Schools Athletic tional model for business development, out- Highland County is truly a better place be- League city championship. reach and technical assistance, and regional cause of Tom Horst and his dedication and After steamrolling their opponents through- branding. commitment to making it a better and safer out the regular season and playoffs, the War- Prior to joining the Chamber, Mr. Scissura place to live. riors defeated Erasmus Hall High School 24– served as both Chief of Staff and General We are extremely fortunate to have had 21 at Yankee Stadium to capture the cham- Counsel to former Brooklyn Borough President Tom’s commitment and service in our commu- pionship title and finish the season ranked first Marty Markowitz. In this role, Mr. Scissura fo- nity, and I wish him a very happy retirement. overall in New York City. Closing out their cused on advancing the Borough’s economic f development agenda. Mr. Scissura worked season with an undefeated 12–0 record, these IN RECOGNITION OF THE PAHOKEE alongside the Mayor’s Office, Council, and young athletes proved that hard work, dedica- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Economic Development Corporation (EDC), tion, and perseverance are the keys to victory. TEAM WINNING ITS 7TH STATE and served on the boards of EDC, the Brook- The Warriors never backed down from tough CHAMPIONSHIP competition this past season, and they defi- lyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and nitely won’t back down next season. Brooklyn Public Library. Led by head coach Peter ‘‘Gambo’’ In addition to his professional success, Mr. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Gambardella, the Warriors demonstrated noth- Scissura has a long history of service to his OF FLORIDA ing but pure excellence on the field. Moreover, community. This began nearly twenty years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this team showed its dominance in the stats. ago, when he was elected to Community Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Wide receiver Amad Anderson, Jr. finished the School Board 20 in 1999. During his time on Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to regular season tied first overall in touchdown the Board, Mr. Scissura reinvigorated various honor the Pahokee Senior High School foot- receptions in the league; running back Ty’Son Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Commit- ball team of Pahokee, Florida. On December Lawton finished second in rushing yards and tees. In recognition of his outstanding dedica- 8, 2016, the Pahokee Blue Devils won their tied for first in rushing touchdowns; and quar- tion, Mr. Scissura was appointed to the Com- 7th state championship. They finished their terback Quincy Barnes finished second in munity Education Council in 2004, where he season 14–0, defeating all of Florida’s top passing yards and first in passing touchdowns. served as President and Chairman of the Leg- rated teams in Class 1A. Along the way, the But as each of them knows, you always put islative Committee. In this position, Mr. Blue Devils won the Muck Bowl, which annu- your team before any personal glory. The Scissura continued his advocacy for increased ally pits them against the Raiders of Glades Warriors exemplified teamwork and coopera- community and parental involvement. Today, Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida, tion, so their championship should come as no Mr. Scissura serves as Vice President of the one of Florida’s most well-known rivalries, for surprise to their classmates, teachers, or par- Federation of Italian-American Organizations, the first time in eight years. ents. where he has led the construction of the new First year coach Mr. Orson Walkes, who Mr. Speaker, this team gave their time, ef- Italian Cultural and Community Center. Mr. won four state titles with the team as an as- fort, and sweat to be where they are today. Scissura has received numerous honors and sistant, guided his very talented players to the Their championship was well-deserved and I awards for these contributions to his commu- peak of perfection. With their winning effort in wish them nothing but continued success. nity. 2016, they have shown the potential for future f Mr. Scissura was born and raised in championships. While the seniors will be add- Bensonhurst, and currently resides in Dyker ing their skills to the football teams of some of IN RECOGNITION OF CARLO Heights. As a lifetime Brooklyn resident, Mr. SCISSURA CEO & PRESIDENT, America’s finest colleges and universities next Scissura has been an advocate for Brooklyn season, returning players will be joined by BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF COM- throughout his career. MERCE other talented players in what will surely be Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me another exciting season for the Blue Devils. in celebrating Mr. Carlo Scissura for his con- Mr. Speaker, The Blue Devils of Pahokee, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY tinuous commitment to improving his commu- Florida are the only football team from Palm OF NEW YORK nity and his incredible leadership of the Brook- Beach County to win a state championship IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lyn Chamber of Commerce. this year. I am delighted that such a fine Tuesday, December 20, 2016 f coach and extremely talented group of players represent my Congressional district. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. HIGHLAND COUNTY Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Carlo COMMISSIONER TOM HORST f Scissura, who is receiving Greenpoint YMCA’s IN RECOGNITION OF BROOKLYN Spirit of Service Award, given in recognition of HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP DEPUTY BOROUGH PRESIDENT Mr. Scissura’s efforts to better the community OF OHIO DIANA REYNA in which he lives and works. Mr. Scissura has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked to expand and strengthen the Brooklyn Tuesday, December 20, 2016 HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Chamber of Commerce, making it the largest OF NEW YORK and fastest-growing Chamber of Commerce in Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I wish to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York State. congratulate Highland County Commissioner In 2012, Mr. Scissura became President Tom Horst on a distinguished career serving Tuesday, December 20, 2016 and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Com- the residents of Highland County and South- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. merce. The Chamber is one of New York’s ern Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Deputy ∑ 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 02:23 Dec 21, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K20DE8.001 E20DEPT1 rfrederick on DSK30MX082PROD with REMARKS E1728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 20, 2016 Borough President Diana Reyna, who is re- a native of Baldwin County where he attended publicans, a premier political organization on ceiving Greenpoint YMCA’s Spirit of Service Georgia Military College. Shortly after, he campus. This position gave Mr. Catsimatidis Award, given in recognition of her efforts to proudly served in the United States Navy re- the opportunity to hold debates, host speak- better the community in which she lives and pairing warships as an underwater welder in ers, and cultivate informational political dia- serves. Deputy Borough President Reyna has the Pacific Fleet. In 1952, he started his ca- logues for the student body. Additionally, Mr. been a dynamic and effective leader who has reer in labor activism when he joined the Inter- Catsimatidis was elected Chairman of the New worked for real change. national Association of Machinists. Deputy Borough President Reyna made his- Following years of being the chief mediator York State Federation of College Republicans. tory as the first Dominican-American woman in major labor-management disputes, Presi- In both of these positions, Mr. Catsimatidis elected to public office in New York State dent Gerald Ford appointed Mr. Usery as the sought not only to contribute to politically ac- when she won her seat in the New York City United States Secretary of Labor, a post tive student groups on campus, but more im- Council in 2001. As a Councilwoman, she gar- where he defined the modern era of labor- portantly to foster healthy, respectful, and bi- nered praise as an advocate for affordable management and helped our Nation maintain lateral political discussion. For his contribu- housing and economic development, and she its forward momentum and status as a global tions to the NYU community, Mr.
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