[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 83 (Thursday, June 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1121]
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 HONORING JOSEPH LYNCH UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW 
                     YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOUSING

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2001

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute not only to an 
outstanding public servant, but a dear friend, Mr. Joseph B. Lynch. 
Next week, friends and co-workers will gather in Albany, NY, to salute 
Joe's leadership as Commissioner of the New York State Division of 
Housing and Community Renewal, and to extend their fondest wishes as 
Joe begins his retirement after a long and distinguished career.
  Joe first joined DHCR in April of 1995 when he was tapped by Governor 
George E. Pataki to serve as Deputy Commissioner for Community 
Development. Successive promotions led to Joe's appointed as 
Commissioner on February 10, 1999.
  A registered architect, graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 
and veteran of the United States Navy, Joe was former Area Manager of 
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Buffalo 
Office and Acting Regional Administrator, where he provided an 
extensive range of housing and community development programs and 
administered HUD's operating programs in 48 counties in upstate New 
York.
  Under Joe's leadership, a series of public-private partnerships and 
innovative initiatives helped revatlize communities across New York 
state. Joe's previous service and expertise includes serving as 
President and CEO of the Audubon New Community in Amherst, N.Y., Senior 
Staff Officer for the New York State Urban Development Corporation in 
the Western New York area, and Director of Design and Construction for 
the State University Construction Fund.
  Joe has been honored countless times for his professional 
achievements, and is active in a wide-range of community and 
professional organizations.
  Mr. Speaker. Throughout Joe Lynch's career, he has made a difference 
not only in our Western New York community and across our state, but in 
our nation as well. And as he begins his retirement from public 
service, I ask that this Congress join me in saluting Joe Lynch's 
career the difference that he has made.

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