[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
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 HONORING HERMAN J. RUSSELL FOR HIS HARD WORK AND HIS SELECTION AS THE 
                ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE CEO OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2002

  Ms. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the achievements 
of Mr. Herman J. Russell of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Russell has been 
selected by the Atlanta Business League as its CEO of the Year for 
2002.
  Herman Russell transformed his father's small plaster business into a 
thriving conglomeration of property development and management 
businesses, which now span throughout Atlanta, Birmingham and the 
Southeast. Mr. Russell's 43-year old company has sculpted a number of 
major landmarks that are a part of Atlanta's infamous skyline.
  Mr. Russell's accomplishments and influence extend well beyond the 
boardroom and into the community. He actively serves on several 
corporate boards and participates in many local, state and national 
charitable educational organizations. A philanthropist at heart, Mr. 
Russell provides scholarships for area youth, advice for budding 
entrepreneurs and support for economic development and empowerment.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Herman J. Russell, a pillar of 
the community. I am especially proud to know him and to have received 
lessons on the value of honesty and hard work. His unwavering 
integrity, consistent delivery of quality service, and generous 
community contributions exemplify the markings of a role model. Our 
community has been made better by his teachings and demonstrations of 
preparation, sacrifice, and dedication.

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