[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1174-E1175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO MIGUEL A FELICIANO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Miguel A. 
Feliciano, a distinguished member of the business and civic 
communities. It behooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding leader 
and I hope by colleagues will join me in recognizing his impressive 
accomplishments.

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  A young successful entrepreneur and avid community activist, Miguel 
Feliciano has resided in Brooklyn, New York since moving from Puerto 
Rico in 1956.
  Mr. Feliciano is known for his friendly, energetic and dynamic style. 
Servicing our community for over 25 years, Mr. Feliciano has left his 
mark on the real estate and banking fields. He is the president of 
Feliciano Properties Inc., and executive vice president of Equitable 
Funding, a licensed mortgage bank with offices in the neighborhood of 
City Line, Brooklyn.
  Mr. Feliciano's honors include: Chairman of the Board of Managers of 
North Brooklyn YMCA, Recipient of the coveted YMCA of Greater New York 
Volunteer of the Year Award, Founder of the Brooklyn East Sports 
Federation, servicing our youth since 1987, Commissioner of the Pedrin 
Zorilla Baseball League, Member of New York City Community Planning 
Board #5, Treasurer of the East New York Urban Youth Corp, Former 
President of the Liberty Avenue Chamber of Commerce.
  Mr. Feliciano demonstrated his leadership skills early on when he 
helped organized the youth at Our Lady of Presentation, a Catholic 
Church in Ocean Hill Brownsville the community where he was raised. He 
is a staunch supporter of his Hispanic heritage as shown by his 
participation and support in the annual celebration of the Feast of the 
Epiphany (three Kings Day) held on January 6th at the Twelve Towns 
YMCA.
  Mr. Feliciano attended Thomas Jefferson High School in East New York 
Brooklyn and later graduated from Bernard Baruch College in 1977 with a 
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a major in Accounting. 
After obtaining his degree, he went into the banking and financial 
services business. Mr. Feliciano later applied his business acumen as 
District Business Manager for the Board of Education in District 12 in 
the borough of the Bronx before embarking on his own.
  Mr. Feliciano is a dedicated loving husband and father who strives to 
be a role model for all his children and the children of his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Miguel Feliciano as he offers his talents and 
philanthropic services for the betterment of our local community.
  Mr. Speaker, Miguel Feliciano's selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication that makes him most 
worthy of our recognition today.

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