[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO MANUEL N. ORTIZ ARROYO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Manuel Ortiz Arroyo for his 
personal vision, professional achievement, and unswerving dedication to 
his community. Professionally, Manuel works as a development consultant 
specializing in communications, area planning, real estate development, 
and venture capital formation. He is the executive director of the 
Carroll Gardens Associations, Inc. Neighborhood Preservation Corp., and 
has served in similar capacities in Manhattan.
  Mr. Arroyo's academic background and training is impressive. He 
obtained a M.S. in community economic development, a M.S.W. in policy 
and planning, and a B.A. in politics from Old Westbury/SUNY. Manuel has 
also completed 39 credits toward a masters of urban planning.
  Manuel Arroyo also recognizes the absolute need to empower people and 
communities, and has been involved in organizations such as the 
Progress/Puerto Rican Organization for Growth and Self Sufficiency, the 
Statewide Hispanic Housing Corp., the National Economic Development & 
Law Center, and the Neighborhood Preservation Coalition. I am honored 
to recognize Mr. Arroyo for his personal, professional, and community 
contributions to the great Borough of Brooklyn.


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