[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 41 (Monday, March 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO HOWARD SNYDER

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 2, 2020

  Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Howard Snyder the 
founder and long-time Executive Director of the Northwest Side 
Community Development Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For nearly 
40 years, Howard has been a critical ally for economic development in 
some of Milwaukee's most disadvantaged areas and this year will be 
stepping down from his role.
  Howard began his career as a community organizer for the Silver 
Spring Neighborhood Center advocating for housing on Milwaukee's 
Northwest Side. After serving for six years, Howard saw the communities 
dire need for economic development and founded the Northwest Side 
Community Development Corporation (NWSCDC) in 1983. His vision for 
NWSCDC was an organization that could help lead the transformation of 
the Northwest Side of Milwaukee into a preferred destination for 
business and residents.
  Under Howard's leadership, the NWSCDC has served the development 
needs of Milwaukee's low-income communities by assisting the expansion 
of industries and small businesses. Since the year 2000 alone, the 
NWSCDC has lent over $10 million to several major projects for its 
constituency. As a result, economic growth has continued to spur, 
creating new jobs, markets, and services for these communities. One of 
these notable projects included the redevelopment of the Villard Avenue 
Library on Villard with 47 housing units for ``grand families'', 
grandparents serving as the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
  Today NWSCDC is one of the oldest and most dynamic community 
development corporations, serving as a model for the rest of the 
country. It has been a catalyst for change in our city; rehabbing 
properties and lending funds to new businesses. In a community that is 
still recovering from the effects of deindustrialization, this 
organization has given our community hope for a grander future.
  Words cannot express how grateful we are to have a leader like Howard 
in our community. His heart has always been set on improving the lives 
of the community he serves. The compassion and ongoing success of 
NWSCDC reflects the kindness and leadership he has provided to the 
Greater Milwaukee community.
  While he may be entering a new chapter of his life, I know that his 
work and dedication will not end. Madam Speaker, Howard Snyder has made 
Milwaukee and the 4th Congressional District, a better place and I 
salute him for his love and service to its residents.

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