[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF HARRY L. POLITE, SR.

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Harry L. 
Polite, Sr., a champion for the youth and the elderly of Brooklyn.
  Harry L. Polite, Sr. has been active in his Brooklyn community for 
over forty years, serving as President of the Lafayette Gardens Tenants 
Association for 16 years. He is an advocate for adequate and safe 
living conditions in his community. He has also advocated for increased 
activities for senior citizens and community youth.
  Harry L. Polite, Sr. is also the founder of the Lafayette Gardens 
Seniors Club. The Seniors Club serves 30 senior residents with lunch, 
computer training, job placement, and social activities. Mr. Polite has 
also developed youth softball and basketball tournaments. He has 
organized cultural and political trips for residents and coordinates 
the annual family celebration and block party known as ``Lafayette 
Gardens Day''.
  Harry L. Polite, Sr. has also served as the Coordinator for the 
Lafayette Gardens Tenant Patrol for the past ten years. He is an 
Executive Member/Sgt at Arms for the NYCHA Citywide Council of 
Presidents-Brooklyn West District and serves on the NYPD Housing Bureau 
Police Service Area #3.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Harry L. Polite, Sr., a 
visionary leader and an inspiration to all of New York.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Harry L. Polite, Sr.

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