[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 186 (Friday, October 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING STEVE KLINSKY'S LEADERSHIP

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 22, 2021

  Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Steve Klinsky for 
his commitment to our Nation's prosperity and the education of our 
youth. Steve has served as Chairman of the Board of the American 
Investment Council for four years. Upon the conclusion of his term of 
leadership of the Council, we recognize Steve for his service, his 
philanthropy to his community, and his tremendous commitment to 
education reform.
  Steve founded New Mountain Capital in 1999 and continues to lead the 
organization to help build better businesses, create jobs, and 
strengthen pensions. In fact, New Mountain's responsible management 
strategy has led to the creation of over 49,500 jobs
  Additionally, for nearly 30 years, Mr Klinsky has served children in 
New York City and beyond by supporting afterschool programs and 
advocating for charter schools. Most notably, he founded the ``Modern 
States'' program which makes college educations accessible and free. 
Mr. Klinsky's understanding of the importance of education to achieve 
the American Dream fuels his commitment to ensuring enrollment in 
Modern States' courses are open to all people without regard to age, 
location, family income, nationality, prior education or other 
barriers. Thanks to Mr. Klinsky's passion for access to a college 
education, Modern States has helped more than 280,000 students take 
free courses and work toward college degrees.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking Steve Klinsky for his 
leadership.

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