[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF CARLO SCISSURA CEO & PRESIDENT, BROOKLYN CHAMBER OF 
                                COMMERCE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2016

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to Mr. Carlo Scissura, who is receiving Greenpoint YMCA's 
Spirit of Service Award, given in recognition of Mr. Scissura's efforts 
to better the community in which he lives and works. Mr. Scissura has 
worked to expand and strengthen the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, 
making it the largest and fastest-growing Chamber of Commerce in New 
York State.
  In 2012, Mr. Scissura became President and CEO of the Brooklyn 
Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is one of New York's premiere business 
advocacy and leadership organizations. Under Mr. Scissura's leadership, 
membership in the Chamber has grown by more than 200 percent. Mr. 
Scissura has launched a series of highly successful and innovative 
programs, including Explore Brooklyn, Brooklyn-Made and Chamber on the 
Go, leading to a historic period of growth and development in the 
Chamber. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has become a national model 
for business development, outreach and technical assistance, and 
regional branding.
  Prior to joining the Chamber, Mr. Scissura served as both Chief of 
Staff and General Counsel to former Brooklyn Borough President Marty 
Markowitz. In this role, Mr. Scissura focused on advancing the 
Borough's economic development agenda. Mr. Scissura worked alongside 
the Mayor's Office, Council, and Economic Development Corporation 
(EDC), and served on the boards of EDC, the Brooklyn Navy Yard 
Development Corporation and Brooklyn Public Library.
  In addition to his professional success, Mr. Scissura has a long 
history of service to his community. This began nearly twenty years 
ago, when he was elected to Community School Board 20 in 1999. During 
his time on the Board, Mr. Scissura reinvigorated various Drug and 
Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committees. In recognition of his outstanding 
dedication, Mr. Scissura was appointed to the Community Education 
Council in 2004, where he served as President and Chairman of the 
Legislative Committee. In this position, Mr. Scissura continued his 
advocacy for increased community and parental involvement. Today, Mr. 
Scissura serves as Vice President of the Federation of Italian-American 
Organizations, where he has led the construction of the new Italian 
Cultural and Community Center. Mr. Scissura has received numerous 
honors and awards for these contributions to his community.
  Mr. Scissura was born and raised in Bensonhurst, and currently 
resides in Dyker Heights. As a lifetime Brooklyn resident, Mr. Scissura 
has been an advocate for Brooklyn throughout his career.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Mr. Carlo 
Scissura for his continuous commitment to improving his community and 
his incredible leadership of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

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