[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
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               HONORING THE HON. GORDON ``BUTCH'' STEWART

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 9, 2005

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, this coming weekend, between November 10 and 
13, I and more than 20 of our colleagues in the House will be meeting 
and participating in the 10th annual Caribbean Multi-national Business 
Conference sponsored by the New York Carib News in St. Thomas, U.S. 
Virgin Islands where we will be enjoying the hospitality of Carib News 
publishers Karl and Faye Rodney and Delegate Donna Christian 
Christensen. Over the last decade the conference has brought together 
elected officials, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives of 
major corporations to explore opportunities for growth and expansion in 
the emerging markets and developing economies of the Caribbean. The 
conference has significantly contributed to the building of closer 
working relationships and personal ties between Caribbean leadership 
and the Members of Congress who have participated. As we approach this 
year's conference, I wish to recognize and pay tribute to an 
outstanding Caribbean leader, Hon. Gordon ``Butch'' Stewart, Renowned 
Jamaican and Caribbean Business leader and Entrepreneur by placing in 
the Congressional Record the text of a proclamation to be awarded at 
the conference:

A Proclamation Celebrating the Accomplishments of Hon. Gordon ``Butch'' 
                                Stewart

       Whereas, It is an established and honorable tradition for 
     elected officials to recognize the outstanding contributions 
     of those persons whose groundbreaking leadership and life's 
     work have helped to transform the private sector as a key 
     engine of economic growth while upgrading people's standard 
     of living, especially in their own countries;
       Whereas, Such successful business leaders have earned their 
     places in history the old-fashion way, working hard, taking 
     risks, blazing profitable commercial trails, thus setting 
     examples for others to follow;
       Whereas, The Hon. Gordon ``Butch'' Stewart, a national of 
     Jamaica who is Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, 
     sits at the pinnacle one of the largest corporate 
     conglomerates in the Caribbean;
       Whereas, The Hon. Gordon ``Butch'' Stewart, until recently 
     Chairman of Air Jamaica, has been widely recognized and 
     honored throughout the Caribbean, North America and Europe 
     for his business innovation, entrepreneurship and success.
       Whereas, Two of most cherished awards are his country's 
     highest national honors, the Order of Jamaica and Commander 
     of the Order of Distinction.
       Whereas, The Hon. Gordon ``Butch'' Stewart is being cited 
     and honored at the annual Caribbean Multi-National Business 
     Conference 2005 in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 
     service to his country, the Caribbean community and the 
     global business community; now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That we salute and commend the Hon. Gordon 
     ``Butch'' Stewart for his outstanding, distinguished an 
     unblemished record of service to business and humanity and 
     for his leadership on the national and international stages 
     in Jamaica, the Caribbean, North America and Europe.

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