[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 85 (Thursday, June 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING WARREN BELL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
Warren Bell for his incredible success in small business and his 
continued involvement in his community.
  Warren first came to work for the family business, Bell's Bialys and 
Bagels, 20 years ago, under his father Martin, a distinguished 
businessman. Ten years ago, Warren assumed primary responsibility for 
operations at Bell's Bialys and Bagels. Under his talent and care the 
business has expanded tremendously. The company expanded its 
facilities, added new products and flavors to the supreme ``Bell'' 
quality and now ships his products to Japan on a regular basis. Warren 
has truly perfected the art of small business.
  Perhaps Warren's greatest and most commendable success is that 
despite all the time and energy he has put into his business, he still 
found time to devote to the finer things in life. His devotion to his 
community and family is one of a true role model. His years of work 
with his local school board, temple, neighborhood and borough-wide 
small business organizations and networking groups provides a great 
service to the community. Warren currently serves on the Executive 
Council of ``Brooklyn Goes Global'' and is an active member of 
N.A.S.F.T. and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
  In 1989, the Democratic Club of Brooklyn honored Warren and in 1994 
he won the Borough President's ``Mom and Pop'' Award for achievement as 
a small business. This year Bell's Bialys and Bagels has been awarded 
the prestigious Small Business Administration's Exporter of the Year 
Award and the Borough President's Ron Brown Award for commitment to 
international commerce.
  Warren has proven that in business and in public service that he is a 
man to emulate. He has helped to create jobs and played a major role in 
the economic growth and development of Brooklyn. I want to take this 
opportunity to recognize the achievements of Warren Bell, one of 
Brooklyn's finest residents and entrepreneurs.

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