[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 165 (Tuesday, November 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE CAREER AND SERVICE OF SAL HOWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the Sal Howard and 
his service to the City of Buffalo. A dedicated employee with an 
indefatigable spirit, Sal has worked for the City of Buffalo for 31 
years.
   Sal began his long career with the City of Buffalo during the tenure 
of Mayor Jimmy Griffin. Due to the death of his father, Benjamin, Sal 
left high school to provide for his mother, brother, and sister. 
Through the Mayor's Summer Youth Program, Sal worked fixing snow plows 
and lawnmowers to aid his family.
   After working for the Mayor's Summer Youth Program, Sal accepted a 
position with the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter, transporting dogs 
back and forth to the veterinarian, among other responsibilities. Sal's 
next step came with a position in the City of Buffalo's Engineering 
Department. As part of the Clean Sweep initiative, Sal drives trucks to 
help clean city streets, remove debris, and beautify our neighborhoods.
   In addition to his day job, Sal serves as a New York State licensed 
armed security guard. Sal's work ethic is second to none.
   The Howard family has an impressive history of civil service. Sal's 
father Benjamin was a sanitation engineer for the City, and his mother 
Columbia worked as a custodian for the Board of Education. His sister 
Sarah currently is a bus aide for the Board of Education and his 
brother Bernie worked for the City until his passing.
   Sal's dedication to our community extends beyond his job. A devoted 
Catholic, he is an usher and Eucharistic Minister at St. Columba-Brigid 
Roman Catholic Church, on the corner of Hickory and Eagle Streets in 
Buffalo.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to acknowledge 
Sal's commendable career and service to our community. I am grateful 
for his good works and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

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