[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 2 (Thursday, January 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE CONRAD FOA

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 6, 2011

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Honorable 
Conrad Foa, an outstanding New Yorker who has distinguished himself as 
a leader in the worlds of business, philanthropy, and civic and 
political affairs. A Member of the New York State Democratic Committee, 
Mr. Foa's contributions to the community were recognized at the annual 
dinner gala of the Lexington Democratic Club last month. As the first 
``reform club'' in New York City, the Lexington Democratic Club strives 
for inclusive civic participation in our nation's greatest metropolis, 
and Conrad Foa is a proud heir to that great reform tradition.
  As the Democratic State Committee Member representing the 73rd 
Assembly District on the East Side of Manhattan, and as a Member of 
Manhattan Community Board 8, Conrad Foa has distinguished himself as a 
dynamic and forceful leader for his community. He and his wife Linda 
Foa were both born in Manhattan, as were both of their sons Justin and 
Barrett. As a lifelong resident of Manhattan's Upper East Side, Conrad 
Foa has volunteered his time and effort to maintaining and improving 
the quality of life for his fellow Upper East Siders, and has thrown 
himself in public life by twice running for a seat in the New York 
State Senate. In recognition of his outstanding leadership abilities, 
the Democratic voters of New York's 73rd Assembly District elected 
Conrad Foa to the New York State Democratic Committee in 2006.
  Conrad Foa has also distinguished himself as a premier leader in the 
insurance industry. As the principal of Chairman of Foa & Son, a 
leading insurance brokerage firm which negotiates insurance coverage on 
behalf of the consumer, he ushered his family-owned enterprise into the 
twenty-first century. The firm's proud tradition is now being carried 
on by its President, Conrad and Linda's son Justin, who is the fifth 
generation Foa to head the firm, which will be celebrating its 
sesquicentennial anniversary next year.
  Conrad Foa's leadership and achievements have been recognized on many 
occasions by his colleagues and peers. He is a past President and 
Director of the Insurance Brokers Association of the State of New York, 
and was instrumental in getting two pro-consumer bills passed to keep 
jobs and holding insurance premiums down. He was named a member of 
several prestigious and exclusive associations for business leaders, 
including the Young Presidents Organization, the World Presidents 
Organization, and the Chief Executives Organization. Mr. Foa is Founder 
of the International Executives Association and a past President and 
Director of Executives' Association of Greater New York, a networking 
organization which promotes New York businesses. A dedicated 
philanthropist, he also served as Member of the Board of Directors of 
the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. He is a graduate of the 
Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and 
received a Master's Degree in Economics from The London School of 
Economics.
  Despite all his activity in business, civic, and political life, 
Conrad Foa has always remained dedicated above all to his family. He 
and his wife Linda are the proud parents of their sons Justin and 
Barrett, an accomplished actor and performer, and doting grandparents 
to Justin's son, Max.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me 
recognizing the enormous contributions to our civic and political life 
made by the Honorable Conrad Foa, a great New Yorker and a great 
American.

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