[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 19, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. Moynihan):
  S. 2893. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, New York, as the 
``Matthew F. McHugh Post Office''; to the Committee on Government 
Affairs.


DESIGNATING A UNITED STATES POSTAL FACILITY AS THE ``MATTHEW F. McHUGH 
                             POST OFFICE''

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I had the honor and privilege of working 
with former Representative Floyd H. Flake during my tenure in the House 
and it gives me great pleasure to join Senator Moynihan and my House 
colleague Congressman Greg Meeks in introducing a bill to name a 
Federal building in Jamaica, Queens, New York, after the man who served 
that district with the utmost honor and dedication.
  Floyd was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986 to serve 
the 6th Congressional District of New York. He served his constituents 
admirably for 11 years until his retirement in 1997. He is most 
remembered for his service on the Banking and Financial Services 
Committee, a committee we served on together.
  In the House, Floyd distinguished himself as a leader in the fight 
for the revitalization of urban communities. He worked tirelessly to 
pass the Community Development Financial Institutions Act of 1993 and 
to ensure passage of the Community Reinvestment Act. These two acts, 
along with Floyd's countless other efforts to help urban communities, 
illustrates his commitment as a true public servant.
  Since his retirement, Floyd has continued his service to the public. 
He is currently the Pastor of the Allen A.M.E. Church in Queens and has 
led a movement to increase church-based non-profit activity in 
communities. He has dedicated his life to helping New York City 
residents work their way towards a better life through innovative 
employment programs, community improvement projects and renewal of 
spiritual faith.
  Floyd has distinguished himself as a true leader who was able to 
combine high morals with government. I can think of no one more 
deserving of this honor than Reverend Flake.
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