[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    35TH ANNIVERSARY OF CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                        HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2018

  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
leadership and staff of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation 
(CHLDC) on their 35th anniversary. This non-profit organization located 
in the Cypress Hills and East New York community was created in 1983 at 
the height of a nationwide grassroots movement to preserve and improve 
urban communities.
  Today, after thirty-five years of dedication and commitment, CHLDC 
has helped transform Cypress Hills into a robust and thriving 
community. CHLDC works to provide crucial services such as: economic 
development; homeownership and housing development; entrepreneurship; 
education services; public safety; and open space. CHLDC has championed 
many projects from helping to create the first dual language school to 
developing more than 400 affordable housing units across the 
neighborhood. Thanks to their help, numerous hardworking local families 
have been able to realize the American Dream of homeownership.
  On this 35th anniversary, I would like to take the opportunity to 
commend Michelle Neugebauer, Executive Director, Mr. Harold Green, 
Board President, staff and members for their tireless and unconditional 
commitment to our community.

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