[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 58 (Friday, April 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY FORMAN

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 30, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Anthony Forman in 
recognition of his important work as a community activist in East New 
York.
  Tony, as he is known to his family and friends, grew up in the 
community of East New York in Brooklyn. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson 
High School, he went on to receive a B.A. Degree in theater and an M.S. 
Degree and Advanced Certificate in guidance and counseling from the 
School of Education at Brooklyn College. As part of his academic 
training in the theater, Tony appeared in several Off Broadway stage 
productions and worked as a professional model. While pursuing his 
degrees from the School of Education, he designed a community-based 
training program for ex-offenders who lack education or job skills. 
Tony is also a dedicated husband and family man with three sons.
  Through his work as the office manager for my Pennsylvania Avenue 
district office, Tony has continued his focus on at-risk young adults. 
He is a Community Action Board member with the Department of Youth and 
Community Development. He has also established the East New York 
Scholarship Fund to assist at-risk youth from low income, resource-
deprived communities like East New York. Moreover, because Tony is 
bilingual in Spanish and English, his work with constituents in need of 
immigration assistance has been invaluable to the community.
  In addition to his community work, Tony is an accomplished 
entrepreneur. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer for 
his company, NUBN Prince Enterprises, a partner in Trucomm Construction 
Company, and a consultant for KRL Group, LLC and the Crescent 
Consulting firm. These businesses are all based on the principle of 
empowering one's community through ``TCI,'' total community 
involvement.
  Mr. Speaker, Anthony Forman has been truly committed to improving the 
quality of life for his fellow residents in the East New York 
community. 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 community activist.

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