[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 136 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS TO GISELE A. MARCUS FOR HER ACHIEVEMENT OF ``TOP 50 
   UNDER 50 CORPORATE EXECUTIVES WITH MBA DEGREES'' BY DIVERSITY MBA 
                                MAGAZINE

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2007

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Gisele A. 
Marcus from Harlem who was awarded the distinction of being ``Top 50 
Under 50 Corporate Executives with MBA Degrees'' by Diversity MBA 
Magazine. I appreciate the effort of Diversity MBA Magazine for 
recognizing the achievements of young minority corporate executives.
  Ms. Marcus was born and raised in my hometown, Harlem, NY. She 
obtained her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and her 
master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. Ms. 
Marcus is currently the North America customer business director for 
Johnson Controls' building efficiency business and manages a portfolio 
of more than $15 million. She leads a team of facility and workplace 
management staff in the Global Workplace Solutions operation in the 
U.S. and Canada.
  In addition to her impressive career achievements, Ms. Marcus has 
also contributed to civic leadership which shows her commitment to the 
community. She is a board member of the Chicago Children's Advocacy 
Center, the Gateway Foundation, a 2007 leadership fellow at the 
Leadership Greater Chicago, a lifetime member of the National Black MBA 
Association, and is the recipient of the ``Distinguished Women in 
Business'' award.
  I am very proud of Ms. Marcus for all her achievements and look 
forward to hearing more about her in the future. I wish her well in all 
her future endeavors.

 Harlem's Own Selected By Diversity MBA Magazine As ``Top 50 Under 50 
                         Corporate Executive''

       New York, NY.--Johnson Controls executive and Syracuse 
     alumnus, Gisele A. Marcus, was selected by Diversity MBA 
     Magazine for the publication's ``Top 50 Under 50 Executives 
     with MBA Degrees''.
       Marcus is the North America customer business director for 
     Johnson Controls' building efficiency business. Johnson 
     Controls is a global leader in automotive experience, 
     building efficiency and power solutions that's creating a 
     more comfortable, safe and sustainable world. Managing a 
     portfolio of more than $15 million, Marcus leads a team of 
     facility and workplace management staff in the Global 
     Workplace Solutions operation in the U.S. and Canada. She 
     directs Johnson Controls' facilities management business for 
     Ericcson, the world leading supplier of telecommunications, 
     coordinating their project, leasing, and space planning 
     requirements.
       Marcus, who was born and raised in Harlem, N.Y., has an 
     undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and a master's 
     degree in Business Administration from Harvard University. 
     Along with her professional accomplishments, Marcus has an 
     extensive list of civic leadership and involvement that 
     demonstrates her commitment to the community, including: 
     Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, board member; Gateway 
     Foundation, board member; Leadership Greater Chicago, 2007 
     leadership fellow; National Black MBA Association, life 
     member (prior vice president, Chicago chapter), and Women of 
     Color in Technology ``Distinguished Women in Business'' 
     award.
       ``To be recognized by such a significant publication is a 
     tremendous honor,'' Marcus said. ``I am fortunate to work for 
     a global company that sees the value of providing a diverse 
     workplace environment and promotes excellence, leadership and 
     teamwork. I hope the magazine's recognition for the entire 
     group of 50 can be an inspiration to women and people of 
     color.''
       This is the third year that Diversity MBA Magazine has 
     identified the ``Top 50 Under 50 Executives with MBA 
     Degrees''. Awardees must hold a management position within a 
     for-profit or non-profit organization, must currently serve 
     on a board or be an active member of a volunteer organization 
     for at least two years, and be responsible for a minimum 
     budget of $1 million. In addition, each honoree must have 
     profit and loss responsibilities and/or hold a position 
     critical to growing the bottom line. Johnson Controls is a 
     global leader in automotive experience, building efficiency 
     and power solutions. The company provides innovative 
     automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, 
     safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and 
     services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and 
     security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for 
     automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems 
     engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls (NYSE: 
     JCI), founded in 1885, is headquartered in Milwaukee, 
     Wisconsin.

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