[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 162 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2013 MAIN STREET BUSINESS AND 
          PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. ANNUAL DINNER AWARDS

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
recipients of the 2013 Main Street Business and Professional 
Association, Inc. Awards.
   The Main Street Business and Professional Association, Inc. is an 
association of business and professional men and women living in, 
owning, or operating a business or service in the Niagara Street 
Community. They are dedicated to improving and aiding in the 
development of the community. The members of the Association work 
together to make Main Street a progressive and serving community of 
which one can be proud. This year's awardees embody these noble values.
   The recipients of the 2013 Main Street Business and Professional 
Association, Inc., Awards are the Chu's Dining Lounge, Dr. Margaret 
O'Keefe, Dr. David Taylor, Matt Green, Joseph Hotchkiss, Jim Haid, 
Robert Pascoal, Niagara Falls Clean Mob, Mitch Alegre, Austin Collins, 
Laurice Russell, and Kayla Carrisquillo.
   Each of these impressive individuals has made significant 
contributions in various career and community endeavors. I am proud to 
see such dedicated, hard-working individuals be recognized tonight, and 
applaud their efforts to better our community.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to recognize 
the recipients of the 2013 Main Street Business and Professional 
Association, Inc., Awards, and those who work tirelessly for this 
valuable organization. Their achievements are commendable and their 
devotion to our community is inspiring. I wish each and every one of 
them the best in all their future endeavors.

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