[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL URBAN FELLOWS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 26, 2010

  Mr. NADLER of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
the National Urban Fellows on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
  The National Urban Fellows has recruited and developed mid-career men 
and women of color in pursuit of equity and social justice since 1970. 
National Urban Fellows is the only program in the country where 
individuals receive both an advanced degree and essential leadership 
experience. The 14-month, full-time graduate degree program comprises 
two semesters of academic course work and a nine-month mentorship 
assignment. The program culminates with a Master of Public 
Administration Degree (MPA) from Bernard M. Baruch College, School of 
Public Affairs, of the City University of New York. After graduation 
Alumni work in public service, government and non-profit leadership. 
For 40 years National Urban Fellows has developed leaders who identify 
issues, shape solutions and form policy.
  Today, 40 years later, National Urban Fellows has graduated well over 
1,100 men and women of color who hold policy-making positions as 
mayors, city and county managers, commissioners and officers of major 
nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in urban areas across the 
country.
  The National Urban Fellows program's 40 years of distinguished work 
is commendable and fully deserving of the recognition. Please join me 
in congratulating this esteemed organization.

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