[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1990]
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                        HONORING ALVIN BENJAMIN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the Coalition on 
Child Abuse & Neglect in honoring Alvin Benjamin for his strong 
commitment to assisting and advocating for victims of child abuse.
  Al has been a dedicated supporter of the Coalition on Child Abuse & 
Neglect, helping them carry out their mission of being a voice for all 
children. This non-profit organization is devoted to preventing child 
abuse and expanding services to children and their families. In 
achieving these goals, the Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect educates 
the community about the issues surrounding child abuse and works with 
them to find adequate solutions to the problems.
  In addition to providing aid for child abuse victims, Al is also the 
Founder and President of the Benjamin Companies, a nationally acclaimed 
real estate development and management company. The guiding force 
behind the Benjamin Companies is developing communities that are in 
harmony with both the residents and the environment. Al started this 
organization in the early 1960's by building luxury apartment complexes 
on Long Island, and meeting the needs of the increased number of Long 
Island residents. Today, the Benjamin Companies has greatly expanded 
its activities to include projects in New York City (and the 
surrounding metropolitan areas), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and even 
Florida, while continuing to service the residents of Long Island.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Alvin Benjamin for his support for and 
dedication to victims of child abuse. As the Coalition on Child Abuse & 
Neglect celebrates 25 years of service to children, they chose to 
recognize Al's important contributions at their annual Voice for All 
Children Gala. I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
please join me in honoring Alvin Benjamin and the Coalition on Child 
Abuse & Neglect for their efforts in preventing child abuse and wishing 
them both many more years of success.

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