[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF WENDELL NILES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Wendell Niles, President 
and Chief Executive Officer of Niles Communications Group, Inc., in 
recognition of his contributions to the East New York community.
  Wendell has and continues to be at the forefront of visual 
communications. In 1967, he joined the award winning Rodgers Studio 
where he worked on many noted accounts including Bulova Watch. Mr. 
Niles served in the United States Army as a graphic design specialist 
in Strategic Communications as well as a musician in the 36th Army 
Band. During his two-year service in the Army, he was promoted four 
times and received numerous awards and citations.
  Wendell Niles' talent for visual communications has been cultivated 
since a young age. He graduated from The High School of Art and Design 
as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in media arts from the School 
of Visual Arts in New York.
  Wendell's work and efforts have made an impressive impact in the 
African American community. He is highly recognized for his ability to 
develop and implement creative strategies that are effective in 
reaching the African American consumer marketplace. In fact, Niles 
Communications Group, Inc. is becoming one of the most successful and 
most sought after African American owned graphics and communications 
companies in the United States. Some of his clients include African 
Heritage Network, National Black Leadership Commissions on AIDS, and 
many more.
  In addition to working 90 hours a week to build his company, he 
serves on the boards of both the National Alliance of Market Developers 
and the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Memorial Committee. He is also an 
active and participating member of the New York Software Industry 
Association. In addition, for more than 20 years, he has served as a 
mentor, instructor, and coach to members of his community. Wendell also 
sponsors disadvantaged students who want to enter the field of media 
arts and entrepreneurship.
  Mr. Speaker, Wendell Niles has devoted his life to helping members of 
his community. For his service, he is worthy of receiving our 
recognition today. I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable man.

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