[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF RAYMOND T. PEEBLES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Raymond T. Peebles in 
recognition of his commitment to using his architectural skills to keep 
building his community in a positive direction.
  Raymond T. Peebles is a long time resident of Brooklyn. He is also a 
registered architect in New York and Connecticut. He sees his 
profession as serving the various communities of New York City. 
Established in 1972, his firm, Peeble Architect PC, has worked with 
community groups in the design of new housing developments, churches, 
and the renovation and rehabilitation of brownstones. Over the years 
the firm has expanded its expertise to include health facilities, 
cabarets, and multi-use structures. To fulfill the demand for childcare 
centers and houses of worship, Mr. Peebles created a division of his 
firm exclusively for the design and construction of churches and day 
care centers.
  Community groups that have worked successful with Mr. Peebles include 
the Northeast Brooklyn Housing Development, West Harlem Group 
Assistance, Prince Hall Mason and Miracle Makers, Inc. Raymond is 
active in professional organizations such as the American Institute of 
Architects where he is a corporate member, and the Brooklyn Chapter of 
the American Institute of Architects. He also serves on the Metrotech 
Advisory Board, and the Mayor's Small Business Advisory Board as well 
as the Association of Minority Businesses & Contractors.
  Raymond is also active in his community serving on Community Board #9 
and on the Board of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center. His goal is to 
establish an entrepreneurial environment for creative self-development 
with the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Raymond T. Peebles is a successful businessman who has a 
vision for his community and he is acting on that vision. As such, he 
is more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly community oriented 
business leader.

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