[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SALUTING STEVE D. BULLOCK--BLACK PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 1997

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute an outstanding 
individual from my congressional district who is being recognized for a 
very special honor. On February 15, 1997, the Black Professionals 
Association Charitable Foundation will bestow the 1997 Black 
Professional of the Year Award upon Mr. Steve Delano Bullock. I rise to 
pay tribute to Mr. Bullock upon this important occasion. I want to 
share with my colleagues and the Nation some information regarding the 
honoree.
  Mr. Bullock has enjoyed a distinguished career with the American Red 
Cross. He was named chief executive officer and chapter manager of the 
Greater Cleveland Chapter in 1982. Prior to assuming this position, he 
worked for the Red Cross in military installations in the United 
States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Mr. Bullock also previously served 
as executive director of the agency's St. Paul, MN chapter.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1988, Steve Bullock was named chairman of the 
president's advisory committee, a group of senior Red Cross field 
executives which counsels top management on issues facing the 
organization. Another highlight of his career occurred in 1995 when Mr. 
Bullock was appointed to head the 1996 national American Red Cross 
campaign.
  Mr. Bullock is also an active member of the Greater Cleveland 
community. His board memberships include the Greater Cleveland 
Roundtable, the Cleveland Campaign, and Leadership Cleveland. He is the 
chairman of the Mandel Center for Non-Profit Organizations, Case 
Western Reserve University Executive Advisory Network, and is the past 
president of the Council of United Way Services Agency Executives.
  Mr. Bullock received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and 
Sociology at Virginia Union University and a Master's Degree in 
Business Administration at the College of St. Thomas. He has also done 
graduate work in urban administration; attended the American Red Cross 
Executive Development Institute; and is a graduate of Leadership 
Cleveland. Mr. Bullock and his wife, Doris, reside in University 
Heights. They are active members of Antioch Baptist Church in 
Cleveland.
  Mr. Speaker, Steve Bullock will be the 17th individual to receive of 
the prestigious Black Professional of the Year Award. As a past 
recipient of this honor, I take special pride in saluting him on this 
occasion. I join his family, friends, and colleagues in stating that he 
is more than deserving of the award. I also take this opportunity to 
applaud the Black Professionals Association for its strong leadership 
and commitment. I wish Mr. Bullock and the association much continued 
success.

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