[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
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               TRIBUTE TO MS. SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ REMENESKI

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2005

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, l rise today to pay tribute to Ms. Shirley 
Rodriguez Remeneski, an incredible woman who has spent most of her life 
serving the needs of others. On Thursday, January 27, 2004, Ms. 
Remeneski will celebrate her retirement in the City of New York.
  Since she started her career in 1966, Ms. Remeneski has held various 
leadership positions in the government and non-profit worlds. Currently 
she serves as Senior Vice President of the Empire State Development's 
Economic Revitalization Division. In this capacity she oversees 
economic development for distressed communities, including projects and 
programs to stimulate growth and development throughout New York State. 
Her efforts have helped to create permanent jobs and sustainable 
business enterprises.
  Ms. Remeneski's list of achievements is long and impressive. She 
began her career in 1966 by establishing and directing the first Social 
Services Unit in the Bronx Borough President's office. Some of the more 
influential positions Ms. Remeneski has held include district 
administrator for Congressman Badillo, where she managed the New York 
City office and coordinated activities with the Congressman's 
Washington staff. In 1978 she served as Assistant Deputy Mayor of New 
York City where she worked on intergovernmental relations and community 
development issues in the South Bronx, Harlem and other areas of the 
city. And in 1986 she served as Executive Director of the NYS 
Governor's Office for Hispanic Affairs.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to say that Ms. Remeneski's service to the 
people of New York has not gone unnoticed. She has received numerous 
awards and commendations from a host of organizations, including the 
Association of Hispanic Mental Health Professionals, Bronx Borough 
President Fernando Ferrer, the NYC Housing Authority's Society of 
Hispanic Employees, the NYS-Hispanic Political Coalition Employees and 
many others.
  Ms. Remeneski has worked tirelessly to help improve the lives of 
people throughout New York. As a result of her unyielding dedication 
and hard work over the past four decades, countless New Yorkers enjoy a 
better life.
  In honor of her retirement, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying 
tribute to Ms. Shirley Rodriguez Remeneski.

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