[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO MR. HARVEY LAWRENCE

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Harvey 
Lawrence and his exceptional service to the public health of his 
community and his ongoing public service career.
  Mr. Lawrence began his career by attaining a Master of Science degree 
in Management Science and Policy Analysis from Harriman college and 
SUNY Stony Brook. He is also a graduate of the Johnson & Johnson/UCLA 
Health Care Executive Certificate Program.
  Mr. Lawrence has been serving in the capacity of President and CEO of 
the Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center since January 2009. 
Before his assent to President, Mr. Lawrence served as the 
Corporation's Executive Vice President and COO. Working with the 
Brownsville Family Health Center since 1994, Mr. Lawrence has been 
responsible for most of the new initiatives and expansions the 
corporation has taken on.
  Using his vast experience in public finance and non-profit 
development, Mr. Lawrence has been able to accelerate the growth of 
this corporation and provide more services to the public. Mr. Lawrence 
began his public service career as Management Trainee at the Port 
Authority of New York/New Jersey and quickly gained experience in NYC's 
Office of Economic Development.
  Mr. Lawrence is a former non-profit developer for affordable housing 
and vice president in the investment banking, public finance and real 
estate divisions of the former Manufacturers Hanover Trust Bank. Using 
his knowledge, Mr. Lawrence maintains his position as the executive 
director of the city's industrial commercial incentive board and senior 
finance/development director at the NYC Public Development Corporation.
  Mr. Lawrence is a man of exceptional character and one that has been 
humbled through his ability to serve those with greater needs.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the life 
and accomplishments of Mr. Harvey Lawrence.

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