[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 207 (Wednesday, January 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          HONORING TARYN DUFFY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 2, 2019

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, our community here in New York's 16th 
Congressional District is very fortunate to have Taryn Duffy, a friend 
who this year is being honored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for 
all her outstanding work. I want to take a moment to recognize her on 
the occasion.
  Taryn has extensive experience within the New York State public 
policy arena, as well as public relations and communications. As Vice 
President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for Empire City 
Casino at Yonkers Raceway, Taryn oversees public relations and external 
affairs. She is also principal of TSD Strategies, Inc., a public 
relations and communications firm founded in 2014.
  As a former Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs, a national 
public strategy firm, Taryn put her experience to work for clients in a 
variety of industries. She has worked on dozens of political campaigns 
and briefly departed the political world to serve as Director of 
Admissions of Mercy College's Bronx Campus.
  Recognized as an advocate for volunteer service and civic engagement, 
Taryn was a recipient of City & State Magazine's Above and Beyond 
Award, a Bronx Chamber of Commerce Honoree for distinguished service, 
and honored as a Women of Influence by the Irish Voice.
  Outside of her many professional accomplishments, Taryn is passionate 
about mentoring young women in their careers and served as a panelist 
for the Workforce Development Institute's ``Women in Leadership: 
Securing a Seat at the Table'' forum hosted by Senate Leader Andrea 
Stewart-Cousins and then-Assembly Member Shelley Mayer. She was also a 
panelist at City & State Magazine's ``On Advocacy'' conference to 
assist non-profit organizations in their advocacy efforts and has led 
campaign readiness trainings for women interested in running for 
political office.
  Active in numerous civic and professional organizations, Taryn serves 
on a variety of boards including United Way of Westchester & Putnam 
Counties, Business Council of Westchester, ArtsWestchester, Yonkers 
Workforce Development Board, the Yonkers Mayor's Women's Advisory 
Council, Bronx Advisory Council for Visions Services for the Blind, 
Yonkers Career & Technical Education Advisory Council, and Bronxville 
Terrace Owners Corporation. She is also a member of The Public 
Relations Society of America.
  Taryn Duffy has accomplished a great deal and has made some 
tremendous contributions to the community. AOH picked a most deserving 
honoree. Congratulations to Taryn.

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