[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING CARLO A. SCISSURA

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2016

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tireless 
dedication of Brooklyn's Carlo A. Scissura for his service to the 
community.
   For the last two decades, Carlo has devoted his life to public 
service. In 1999, Carlo was elected to Community School Board 20 where 
he served for five years. During his time on the board, Carlo worked 
closely with parents and teachers to fight for drug and alcohol abuse 
prevention programs. He was then appointed to the Community Education 
Council for district 20 where he served as President and Chairman of 
the Legislative Committee. Carlo was fundamental in having the School 
Construction Authority approve the largest capital construction plan 
for District 20. He has also served on the staffs of a local State 
Senator, Assemblyman, and Borough President.
   Since 2012, Carlo has served as President and CEO of the Brooklyn 
Chamber of Commerce. Under Carlo's leadership, the Chamber has 
advocated fiercely for businesses and economic development in Brooklyn. 
In the last four years, the Chamber has launched multiple initiatives 
such as Explore Brooklyn, Brooklyn-Made, and Chamber on the Go. These 
programs have proven successful and beneficial to all businesses that 
call Kings County their home. The Chamber will be sad to see Carlo 
leave as his life takes a new turn down the path of success.
   Mr. Speaker, Carlo Scissura's dedication to charity and improving 
his community is the essence of the model New Yorker. I thank him, and 
the Chamber thanks him for his service, dedication, and all of his 
great work. I am proud to honor this great American from New York's 
11th District.

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