[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF NICK AND TRACY BROWN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Nick Brown 
and Mrs. Tracy Brown for their immeasurable contributions to their 
community and the subsequent honor they have received during Prevention 
First's ``Fly Me to the Moon'' Gala on February 4, 2012. The Browns are 
valuable members of my district and assets to their communities and 
country. Their actions are truly worthy of this body's recognition.
  Mrs. Tracy Brown has admirably served on numerous boards for various 
organizations throughout Monmouth County, New Jersey. She is a 
hardworking member of the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation Board and 
has dedicated countless hours to the Ranney School Annual Fund 
committee. Mrs. Brown has also co-chaired the Count Basie Gala, 
Prevention First Gala and the Visiting Nurses Association Show House 
Gala. Tracy is a member of the Prevention First Executive Committee and 
remains an integral part of its Board. Together, Tracy and Prevention 
First's continued efforts have had a resounding effect in preventing 
alcohol and other drug usage in young adults throughout the local 
community.
  Nick Brown's generosity as a philanthropist and valued member of the 
community is evident through his service. Mr. Brown is the Managing 
Director and head of Financial Product Brokerage, North and South 
America, at GFI Group. He is a partner of Jersey Partners, serves as a 
director of the Financial Markets Association and was formerly a member 
of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Foreign Exchange Steering 
Committee. In addition to his professional endeavors, Nick currently 
serves on the boards of the Center to Prevent Youth Violence and the 
Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. He also served as a high 
profile board member for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence for 
12 years. Nick remains an active board member of HELP USA, a charitable 
organization dedicated to providing quality housing and on-site 
supportive services to guide individuals towards independence and self-
sufficiency. Together, the Browns have been blessed with five beautiful 
children, Kristina age 24, Kelli age 22, Peter age 12, Laney age 6, and 
Lexi age 5.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Nick and 
Tracy Brown for receiving the honors bestowed by Prevention First. Mr. 
& Mrs. Brown's unending generosity and charitable activities have 
undoubtedly touched many lives and have helped countless people 
throughout New Jersey.

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