[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 30 (Thursday, February 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING PAUL CLARK AS THE WEST SENECA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S CITIZEN OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2018

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. Paul 
Clark of West Seneca as he is presented with the 2018 Citizen of the 
Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at Kloc's Grove. Paul 
has proven a recognized leader in his community through his extensive 
public service.
  Paul has worked as a certified public accountant for over four 
decades. He belongs to the New York State Society of Certified Public 
Accountants and is a partner at the firm Clark & Nihill. As a member of 
the Construction Exchange of the New York Board of Governors, he has 
trained local contractors in accounting and finance.
  As a leader, mentor, and engaged neighbor, Paul has been a Cub Scout 
Den Leader, coach of St. John Vianney's Boys Basketball, and sponsor of 
West Seneca Girls Softball. He has belonged to the local Rotary Chapter 
for over thirty years, serving in every position.
  Initiatives Paul has been involved with have improved quality of life 
in Western New York, and include bringing the Koessler Center to 
Canisius College, and assisting in the chartering and organization of 
the board of the Burchfield Nature and Art Center. As a member of the 
YMCA Capital Board he advised members to create Ismailia Shrine Temple 
and to bring the Y to the Southtowns.
  Paul's volunteer efforts reflect his commitment to history, economic 
development, education, healthcare and an appreciation for an iconic 
American automobile. The Pan-Am Exposition Society, West Seneca 
Development Corp., Bennett High School, Mercy Flight, and the Western 
New York Mustang Car Club have benefitted from his good and generous 
works.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to honor Mr. Paul Clark as the West Seneca 
Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Citizen of the Year. His dedication to our 
community is commendable, and I wish him all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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