[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. ENGLISH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of John L. English in 
recognition of his successful business which has brought stability to 
his community, and for his overall efforts to improve the quality of 
life in his community.
  John's contracting company is based at 2060 Eastern Parkway in 
Brooklyn, New York. He started Central Mechanical in 1976 and relocated 
to the current address in 1984. He has been an owner-operator in his 
community for 19 years. Since John's father and grandfather were 
steamfitters by trade, it was natural for him to become involved in the 
pipefitting industry. He is both a contractor and a developer. His day-
to-day function is the operation of Central Mechanical. Central 
Mechanical's prime business is the completion of government heating and 
air conditioning contracts. He has also built 25 homes and 20 
condominiums in the past 10 years.
  John is active in the community as well. He lends support to a local 
church, the House of Hope. In addition to being a place of worship, the 
House of Hope runs a homeless shelter for people who have nowhere else 
to turn. John is very thankful for what he has accomplished and he 
looks forward to a long, prosperous, and continuing active presence in 
Brooklyn. However, most important has been John's successful marriage 
of 26 years to his wife Trina. They have four children ages 11 through 
24.
  Mr. Speaker, John L. English is committed to his community through 
his business endeavors and his work at his local church. As such, he is 
more than worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring this truly remarkable person.

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