[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1244-E1245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES E. SIMPSON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a Brooklynite 
and distinguished lawyer, Charles E. Simpson. It is an honor to 
represent Mr. Simpson in the House of Representatives and it behooves 
us to pay tribute to such an outstanding leader.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Simpson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 
1974, graduating magna cum laude from Pepperdine University and named a 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow. He subsequently obtained his Juris 
Doctor from Harvard University in 1978. Before completing his 
undergraduate studies, Mr. Simpson dedicated three years of service to 
the United States Air Force. As a lawyer, Mr. Simpson often represents 
debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 Reorganization cases. He is 
currently a partner of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, and chairs 
the firm's Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights and Workouts Practice Group, 
and is a member of the Corporate and Securities, Litigation and 
Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate Practice Groups.
  Mr. Simpson has served as counsel to me since 1981. He also acted as 
outside counsel to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation from 
1983 through 1996. Mr. Simpson engaged in several philanthropic 
activities

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and demonstrated true dedication by serving on the Board of Directors 
of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Red Cross, and the 
Queens Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, as well as 
acting as Brooklyn's representative on the Board of Directors of the 
New York City Public Development Corporation. He was also active as a 
member of the Brooklyn Area Council of Boy Scouts of America and the 
New York State Bar Association's Committee on Minorities in the 
Profession.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments and selfless service of Mr. Simpson as he continues 
to offer his talents and philanthropic services for the betterment of 
the community.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Charles E. Simpson has continuously demonstrated his 
altruistic dedication to the community that makes him more than worthy 
of our recognition today.

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