[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 53 (Friday, April 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO JAYLENE L. MOSELEY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2008

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Jaylene L. 
Moseley of Pasadena, California. Every March we celebrate Women's 
History Month in recognition of the contributions and the sacrifices 
made by our Nation's women. Accordingly it is my privilege to highlight 
Ms. Moseley as a woman whose extraordinary efforts are vital to my 
district.
  Jaylene has focused her professional and philanthropic energies in 
northwest Pasadena and Altadena for over 30 years. She founded and 
leads the J.L. Moseley Company, a firm that develops and manages 
sustainable commercial real estate projects in northwest Pasadena and 
Altadena. She also serves as president of Flintridge Operating 
Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides direct services to 
build the strength, effectiveness, and long-term viability of 
community-based organizations in northwest Pasadena and Altadena.
  Her company's commitment is to develop community while developing 
real estate. This is accomplished by developing sustainable commercial 
projects that are sensitive to the neighborhoods in which they are 
situated; involving neighbors--including youth--in every phase of 
development; leasing commercial space to tenants who agree to 
participate in community revitalization by hiring or by providing 
services to local residents; meticulously maintaining the properties; 
ensuring that each of the 14 buildings the company manages contributes 
to neighborhood efforts annually; and participating in community 
dialogue and actions to strengthen neighborhoods. Reflecting the 
company's commitment to sustainability, J.L. Moseley Company developed 
the first Gold LEED-Certified building in Pasadena in 2006, and Jaylene 
donated her services and managed the development of Mothers' Club's 
Gold LEED-Certified building in 2007.
  Jaylene is deeply committed to the education of the community's 
youth. She worked with community leaders to launch the after-school 
program ``Mustangs on the Move,'' which tutors high school students, 
works with youth on special projects, and hires students to work for 
her company. With the goal of inspiring students to expand their future 
horizons, she contributed $250,000 in profit from one of the company's 
developments to ``Mustangs on the Move'' to provide opportunities for 
PUSD students to participate in summer programs on college campuses. In 
addition, Jaylene personally contributes hundreds of hours each year to 
local nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and community-based 
businesses.
  J.L. Moseley Company has received 14 awards for its real estate 
developments, and Jaylene has received 23 awards from community groups 
for her professional and personal contributions to the community. She 
lives every day by her personal mantra, that ``in all [her] endeavors, 
[she] is committed to economic and social justice.''
  Jaylene's selfless service to the Pasadena community is an invaluable 
addition to the legacy of Women's History Month. With gratitude and 
admiration, I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in honoring 
an extraordinary woman of California's 29th Congressional District, Ms. 
Jaylene L. Moseley.

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