[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
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                       HONORING MR. ADAM BRATTON

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2011

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the three 
and a half years of service given from Mr. Adam Bratton, the outgoing 
Executive Director of the Robert H. Jackson Center. Under the direction 
of Mr. Bratton the Jackson Center has seen many innovations and 
improvements bringing the Jackson Center into the international 
community.
  Through new social media innovations Mr. Bratton has ushered the 
Jackson Center into a new realm of possibilities. He has created an 
international constituency with hundreds of thousands of individuals.
  Mr. Bratton is responsible for increasing the donor base 
tremendously. During his service the Jackson Center raised over $2 
million and the number of donors has increased by 75%. Adding to his 
successes, the number of annual individual gifts has increased by more 
than 100% over the past three years.
  The board of directors has also grown stronger and more involved in 
the Jackson Center. Many nationally known and respected individuals 
have been added to work together and make this establishment thrive.
  We are truly blessed to have such strong individuals that work 
tirelessly to make our world a better place. Mr. Bratton is one of 
those people and that is why Mr. Speaker I rise in tribute to him 
today.

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