[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 183 (Friday, November 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2203-E2204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MARC BELFORTTI

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 1995

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to pay tribute to 
an outstanding member of the 33d Congressional District, Mark 
Belfortti.
  Mr. Belfortti's remarkable dedication to the community is exemplified 
by the time and expertise he gives to the Home Loan Counseling Center. 
This organization provides an invaluable service to our community by 
increasing the possibility of home ownership to members of the 33d 
Congressional District. The center has benefited from the countless 
hours of technical assistance volunteered by Mr. Belfortti, his help 
with homebuying fairs and empowerment seminars, and from his role as 
the center's liaison to many community associations. For his work, Mr. 
Belfortti has been named an honorary member of the Home Loan Counseling 
Center's Board of Directors.
  In addition to his involvement with the Home Loan Counseling Center, 
Mr. Belfortti has been actively involved with other nonprofit community 
service agencies that provide homeownership, economic development, and 
social services to help empower residents. With his help, organizations 
such as William Mead Homes, Operation Hope, Inc., Valley 

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Economic Development Center, and the County and City of Los Angeles' 
Housing Department have been able to service the needs of the Spanish 
speaking residents in my district through his translation skills and 
his technical assistance.
  Mr. Speaker, Mark Belfortti's work exemplifies the commitment and 
dedication of all unsung heroes who give of their time selflessly to 
improve their community. Mr. Belfortti's involvement is invaluable for 
nonprofit organizations with scarce resources and for communities with 
critical needs. For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
saluting Mark Belfortti for all his work.

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