[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 166 (Monday, October 21, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
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                    HONORING WILLIAM M. MOONEY, JR.

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 21, 2019

  Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor William M. Mooney, Jr. as 
he prepares for his retirement from the Westchester County Association 
(WCA), where he currently serves as President and CEO.
  First elected to head the Westchester County Association in 2004, 
Bill Mooney has distinguished himself as one of the premier advocates 
for the Lower Hudson Valley's business and banking communities. Under 
Bill's steadfast leadership, the WCA transformed from a network of 
business interests to a formidable organization focused on fostering 
economic growth and development in Westchester County and beyond.
  Counted among Bill's numerous accomplishments are helping to launch 
The Blueprint for Westchester, a groundbreaking campaign that resulted 
in the repurposing, reactivation, and redevelopment of millions of 
square feet of underutilized space in Westchester County. With Bill at 
the helm, the WCA also managed a $9.8 million federal workforce 
development grant--the largest such grant in the history of Westchester 
County--resulting in hundreds of jobs for Hudson Valley residents.
  Beyond his prowess as a business leader, Bill has always been 
dedicated to giving back to the community. Bill's philanthropic efforts 
have directly benefitted the United Way of Westchester and Putnam 
Counties, the American Heart Walk, the Westchester Partnership for 
Economic Development, the Red Cross of Rockland County, and countless 
other non-profits and educational organizations.
  Bill Mooney has dedicated his career to making Westchester County a 
desirable place in which to live and work. Bill's achievements have 
left an indelible mark on the lives of so many, and his legacy will be 
remembered long after he leaves the WCA. Thanks to his tireless 
efforts, William M. Mooney, Jr.'s prediction that Westchester County's 
best days lie ahead seems certain to come true.

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