[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 157 (Tuesday, November 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF WILLIAM N. HUBBARD, ESQ.

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 9, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to William N. Hubbard, Esq. Mr. Hubbard is an honorable citizen 
who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for countless 
New Yorkers.
  Among Mr. Hubbard's many contributions to the health and well-being 
of New York City residents, he cofounded the Environmental Action 
Coalition and was associated with the New York Urban Coalition's 
Housing Rehabilitation Task Force.
  Mr. Hubbard is chairman and president of Center of Development 
Corporation and of its predecessor, Center for Housing Partnerships, 
which he formed in 1971 to revitalize urban neighborhoods.
  On December 6, 1999, Mr. Hubbard will be honored by Trees New York 
for his tremendous advocacy for trees and greening in New York, 
reflected in many of his inner city development projects.
  Mr. Hubbard served as general counsel to New York State Senator 
Thomas Bartosiewicz and is a member of the New York State Democratic 
Advisory Committee. He is a trustee of the Citizens Housing and 
Planning Council, a director of the State Council on Waterways, and 
serves on the executive committee of the Association for a Better New 
York.
  Mr. Hubbard is a graduate of Williams College (1963), the London 
School of Economics (1964), and he holds a law degree from the 
University of Virginia (1967). He is a former associate of the Wall 
Street law firm of Thacher, Proffitt, and Wood, and a former trustee 
and officer of the City Club of New York where he chaired its Housing 
Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, I salute the life and work of Mr. William N. Hubbard and 
I ask my fellow Members of Congress to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Hubbard's contributions to the New York community and to our great 
country.




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