[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E551]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CLIFFORD BELL

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Clifford Bell, my friend and former colleague and a beloved member of 
the Buffalo community. A public servant, Mr. Bell served for twelve 
years as a member of the Buffalo Common Council and chaired the 
Economic Development Committee.
   A model citizen, Mr. Bell worked for 50 years in the dry cleaning 
business and then joined the Small business Development Center for the 
Buffalo State College. His commitment to local business does not end 
there, however, as he also personally led a delegation to France for 
the Mayor of Buffalo where he discussed international trade while 
representing five local businesses.
   Mr. Bell's dedication to the community extends far beyond his 
political and economic endeavors as he also was an active member of 
various community groups. Mr. Bell has been a member of The Luther 
Church of Our Savior for over sixty years where he has held a number of 
various positions.
   Mr. Bell has also chaired the Martin Luther King Celebration for 30 
years, delivering incredible performances at Shea's Performing Arts 
Center in Buffalo, and has been the recipient of over one hundred 
awards including the New York State Governor's Martin Luther King 
Senior's Award for his advocacy of civil rights and community work.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor the 
life of Clifford Bell. I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding 
Mr. Bell's outstanding history of service to the City of Buffalo and 
the people of the Western New York community.

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