[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 142 (Friday, October 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING OF MARK ADAMS TAYLOR, FORMER CHAIRMAN, COMMUNITY BOARD SIX

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 10, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Mark Adams 
Taylor, former chairman of Community Board Six in Manhattan. As 
chairman, Mr. Taylor fulfilled his duties with enthusiasm and skill.
  Community Boards are in many ways the most democratic branch of local 
government. They provide a forum for all citizens to air their concerns 
and give their opinions. Members of the community board, particularly 
the chair, serve long hours without pay with the lofty goal of 
improving their neighborhood. It takes a special dedication to chair a 
community board. To moderate the passionate concerns of board members 
and residents requires great patience, organizational skills and 
intelligence. Mark Adams Taylor was, in many ways, a perfect Board 
Chair.
  During his tenure as chairman of Community Board Six, Mr. Taylor was 
a great advocate for all the neighborhoods in his community. One of the 
highlights of his time as chair was the opening of Stuyvesant Cove Park 
in the spring of 2003. Residents of Stuyvesant Cove had desired a park 
in their neighborhood for years. With the cooperation of Community 
Board Six, all the local elected officials and the community, the park 
finally became a reality. It will eventually include an environmental 
learning center, with classrooms, a cafe, and a local museum.
  An example of Mr. Taylor's dedication to Community Board Six came on 
September 11, 2001. Mr. Taylor's first thoughts were of his fellow 
board members, as he made sure to account for each one. He also 
provided support for police and fire departments, as well as local 
hospitals. His tireless efforts were greatly appreciated by the 
community in its time of need.
  Perhaps Mr. Taylor's greatest achievement was his success in 
improving the efficiency and functionality of Community Board Six. He 
moved the board's office from a small two-bedroom apartment to a much 
larger office space in the UN Plaza. He streamlined the format of the 
Board's meetings, to make them more efficient and less time-consuming. 
These changes have vastly improved the experience of participating in a 
Community Board meeting.
  In recognition of his many outstanding achievements, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Mark Adams Taylor. Mr. Taylor's 
spirit and dedication to our community serve as a model for us all.

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