[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1066]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO HOWARD PITSCH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Howard Pitsch in 
recognition of his long-term dedication to his community.
  Howard is a twenty-year resident of Fort Greene who has assisted in 
promoting the progressive revitalization of the community. He is the 
chair of the Fort Greene Association, a not-for-profit organization 
dedicated to historic preservation, strengthening community relations 
and improving the quality of life and parks. In this position, he has 
used his professional expertise as a marketing manager for Newsweek to 
enhance the profile of this vital community organization.
  He builds relationships with social and cultural organizations to 
improve the Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn areas. The Fort Greene 
Association sponsors a scholarship for a student to attend the Brooklyn 
Music School. The Association also works to restore Fort Greene Park 
and contributes to the creation of a Brooklyn Bridge Park.
  As Fort Greene Association Chair, he serves as the liaison between 
the Association and elected officials, Community Board Two, the 88th 
Precinct Council and the Brooklyn Borough President's office. His 
ability to juggle and maintain these various relationships is a true 
talent.
  Mr. Speaker, Howard Pitsch has dedicated himself to serving his 
Brooklyn community. As such, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable person.

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