[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 81 (Friday, June 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING HELEN RESTINO, UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE TOWN OF HOOSICK 
                           HOUSING AUTHORITY

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                          HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2000

  Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Helen Restino as 
she retires from her service to the town of Hoosick Housing Authority. 
Mrs. Restino, of Hoosick Falls New York, retires after 27 years of 
dedicated duty. During that time, she brought happiness to many senior 
citizens in the 21nd congressionaL district. Her housing programs are 
nationally recognized and greatly appreciated by the local community.
  Mrs. Restino positively impacted the town of Hoosick. As executive 
dirrector of the Housing Authority, Helen provided general supervision 
over all administrative and business affairs. She managed the ``Housing 
Project'', directed and coordinated the administration of the Section 8 
Voucher Program, and supervised the Low and Moderate Income 
Conventional Housing Program. Helen directed all aspects of the Housing 
Authority's daily operations and activities, including finance, 
procurement, maintenance, property management, modernization, personnel 
management, planning and development, and resident and community 
relations.
  I commend Mrs. Restino for her outstanding performance over the 
course of her career. As a direct result of her actions, the town of 
Hoosick Housing Authority was recognized four times for superior 
achievement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
Her organization won the Certificate of Excellence in Management 
Operations and High Performer Designation in 1995 and 1996, the 
Outstanding Performance Award in 1998, and Secretary's Commendation as 
High Performer in 1999. Mrs. Restino has set the example for all other 
housing authorities.
  Mrs. Restino's most important role was in bringing joy to senior 
citizens who reside in the housing authority's centers. She undertook 
her job with fairness and compassion for all. The concerns of the 
residents were always Helen's top priority. Her enthusiasm, 
professionalism, and dedication to duty will be missed by all.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Helen Restino for her 
selfless service to the town of Hoosick Falls and congratulating her as 
she retires. Also, please join me in wishing her the very best of luck 
in all her future endeavors.

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