[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1997-E1998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ELLEN LAZAR

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, Ellen Lazar has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and 
dedication; and
  Whereas, Ellen Lazar has led the Neighborhood Reinvestment 
Corporation in aiding communities by creating and preserving affordable 
housing, providing homeownership counseling to nearly 222,000 families, 
and generating

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nearly $5 billion in direct investment in these communities; and
  Whereas, Ellen Lazar has developed a strong management team and 
operational plan to expand the scope and effectiveness of Neighborhood 
Reinvestment Corporation;
  Therefore, I join the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
System in congratulating Ellen Lazar for her outstanding tenure as 
Executive Director of Neighborhood Reinvestment.

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