[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 193 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1609-E1610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING KENNETH LEE

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a pillar of the 
community, Kenneth Wayne Lee, who this year is being honored by the 
Luther V. Garrison Sr. Masonic Foundation Inc. as their 2017 Man of the 
Year. Kenny has always been active in his community and is most 
deserving of this honor.
  Kenny was educated in the Greenburgh Central 7 School District where 
he excelled

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both in the classroom and on the athletic field. Kenny graduated 
Woodlands High School with honors in 1981 and after graduation, he 
accepted a baseball scholarship to attend Tulane University in New 
Orleans, LA.
  In 1985, Kenny completed his degree from Tulane and signed a Letter 
of Intent with the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball. He also 
completed two years of AA Baseball in Birmingham, Alabama and one year 
in Yasu, Japan.
  In 1989, Kenny became a Master Mason and member of The Bright Hope 
Lodge No. 62 in White Plains, New York. Kenny elevated to Worshipful 
Master in 2003 and has held a number of appointed Grand Lodge offices 
for MWPHGL of New York, including Grand Librarian (2004 to 2009) and 
DDGM (2010 to Present). He is also affiliated with Bright Hope Chapter 
No. 46, Pentecost Consistory No. 98 and A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Elejmal Temple 
No. 185.
  Professionally, Kenny was employed by IBM for 28 years, where he 
moved up the corporate ladder, and today serves as Corporate Security 
Supervisor for Century Protective Services. He is also a member of 
Trinity United Methodist Church in White Plains, NY, where he is 
involved in several activities sponsored by the church. In addition, 
Kenny was involved in many community activities such as: Feeding the 
Less Fortunate, Widows Mother's Day Breakfast, Thanksgiving Food Basket 
Giveaway, and coaching youth baseball.
  Kenny has always been willing to lend a helping hand, which is why he 
is receiving this great honor. I want to congratulate and thank him for 
all he has done to better our community.

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