[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO STANLEY HENRY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Stanley Henry, 
a distinguished member of the Brooklyn, New York community. It behooves 
us today to honor a man who has exhibited the will to succeed, and the 
insatiable drive to bring his goals into fruition.
  Stanley Henry is a man that went from working menial night jobs and 
attending high school during the day, to owning his own hardware 
distribution store and contracting firm and being one of the most 
respected men in Brooklyn.
  Mr. Henry was born in British Guyana, South America in 1945. While he 
attended the Mackenzie Government and Technical High School during the 
day, he worked nights, a feat especially commendable for a teenager. 
After graduating in 1965, Mr. Henry worked as a construction apprentice 
with the Canadian Bauxite Company. In 1967, he migrated to Brooklyn. 
Not needing much time to adapt to a new culture, Mr. Henry graduated 
from The Delhanty Institute of Structural Design within 2 years. He 
then secured a position with Ewell W. Finley Engineer PC and for the 
next 10 years, Mr. Henry stayed with this company. While still employed 
with the company, Mr. Henry continued his education. He graduated from 
both the Institute of Design Construction adding to his structural 
engineering experience and from NYC Technical College to enhance his 
administrative skills.
  Mr. Henry later moved on to establish Annie Henry General Hardware, 
his own building materials supply business named after his beloved 
mother. The name was later changed to Henry Wholesale & Resale 
Distributors, LLC. He is also the proud owner of Henry Builders Inc., a 
contracting firm that not only knows the people that it serves, but the 
people it serves knows and loves him. Mr. Henry's businesses have been 
a fixture on Broadway for over 35 years and he is affectionately known 
as the ``Mayor of Broadway'' and ``The Master Builder.''
  Mr. Henry embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that is essential to 
any small business.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize 
the accomplishments of Stanley Henry as he offers his talents and 
services for the betterment of our community.
  Mr. Speaker, Stanley Henry's selfless service has continuously 
demonstrated a level of altruistic dedication and today we should 
recognize this man and pay homage to a life truly worth celebrating.

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