[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO WALTER T. MOSLEY III

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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 Walter T. 
Mosley III, a distinguished member of the Brooklyn, New York community. 
It behooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding leader and I hope my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing his impressive accomplishments. 
Walter T. Mosley III serves as Chief of Staff and Counsel to New York 
State Assemblyman William F. Boyland, Jr. Prior to his current 
assignment, Mr. Mosley served as Legal Counsel to the Deputy Speaker of 
the Assembly, Hon. Clarence Norman, Jr. from 2001 to 2005. In this 
capacity, he served as advisor to the Deputy Speaker on legislative and 
public policy issues related to statewide and borough-wide initiatives.
  Mr. Mosley's current responsibilities include proposing and 
recommending legislative items and statewide sponsorship requests, 
serving as the assemblyman's consultant to social programs and economic 
development projects within central Brooklyn. He also serves as his re-
election consultant, and manager of his staff, both in Brooklyn and 
Albany, New York.
  Prior to accepting his current position with the New York State 
Assembly, Mr. Mosley served as a political consultant on several local 
and countywide campaigns, and in 2004, was assigned by the Democratic 
National Committee to work on behalf of Senator John Kerry's 
presidential campaign. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Mosley was a Legislative 
and Oversight Analyst and Investigator for the New York City Council's 
Office of Oversight and Investigations. In that capacity, Mr. Mosley 
issued a number of citywide reports and studies on several public 
policy issues for the City Council.
  Mr. Mosley is involved with many community activities, which include 
his personal work with literacy programs, youth and civic organizations 
that have made him keenly aware of the importance of helping others 
while providing opportunities for individuals to reach their full 
potential. Presently, Mr. Mosley serves as Chairman and Volunteer 
Mentor to ``Future Giant,'' a non-profit Harlem/South Bronx community 
based organization formed to support and mentor adolescents and young 
adults; Board Member, Bedford YMCA; Chairman of the Economic 
Development & Job Creation Committee for Community Board 2; Board 
Member, Cush Campus Schools in Brooklyn, NY; Mentor, Penn State Fast 
Start Program for incoming freshmen from New York City; and an active 
member of the Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP.
  Recently, Mr. Mosley co-founded and is a managing partner for the 
consulting firm, Advent Consulting Group, LLC where he helps to advise 
and organize not-for-profit groups in New York City.
  In his spare time, Mr. Mosley serves as a volunteer youth coach with 
the Brooklyn Skyhawks Football Club and as a participating coach with 
the National Football League's Junior Players Development Program. Mr. 
Mosley is a member of the oldest African-American fraternal 
organization in America--Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
  In addition to his volunteer work, Mr. Mosley actively fundraises for 
the internationally acclaimed HIV/AIDS advocacy group, The ``Balm in 
Gilead,'' where he participates yearly in their annual marathon. Mr. 
Mosley sincerely hopes the level of his commitment not only helps to 
generate funding and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but will 
encourage other young adults to join in his efforts to raise money and 
awareness towards the fight against this horrible disease. This year, 
Mr. Mosley intends to run in the New York City Marathon to raise funds 
for the Bedford YMCA. As a result of his tireless work and efforts, Mr. 
Mosley is the recipient of numerous community awards and recognitions.

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