[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING WILLIAM ``BILL'' BROOKS

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                        HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2005

  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
recognize William ``Bill'' Brooks on his retirement as a member of the 
Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions 
(NAFCU). A native of Maryland, Mr. Brooks has served on the Board of 
Directors of NAFCU since 1996, and with 28 years of experience in the 
credit union industry I know that his presence will be sorely missed by 
NAFCU.
  Mr. Brooks began his credit union career in 1976, working as an 
Examiner with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). He later 
moved on to the Government Printing Office Federal Credit Union, where 
he served as the President/CEO. After a short period working as a CPA, 
Mr. Brooks took a position as President/CEO of Lafayette Federal Credit 
Union. Today, he serves as the President/CEO of First Combined 
Community Federal Credit Union, located in Kensington, Maryland.
  Mr. Brooks is also heavily involved in the Credit Union Cherry 
Blossom Run, which benefits the Children's Miracle Network. Several 
years ago, after the race lost its sponsor and needed a new one, Mr. 
Brooks was the driving force behind getting credit union sponsorship of 
the race and establishing a partnership with the Children's Miracle 
Network. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Credit Union Miracle Day, Inc. 
Board of Directors. This year, the event raised $400,000 in donations, 
and to date, the run has raised over $1 million in donations for the 
Children's Miracle Network.
  I congratulate Mr. Brooks on his longtime service to NAFCU, and to 
the entire credit union community. While this marks the end of his time 
at NAFCU, I am certain it also marks a beginning for some new activity 
to which he will no doubt tirelessly devote himself. Congratulations on 
your retirement from the NAFCU Board, Mr. Brooks.

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