[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 158 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E905]
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              RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF ROBERT SIENKIEWICZ

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to recognize 
a philanthropic leader and revered member of the Buffalo community, 
Robert ``Bob'' Sienkiewicz. A proud graduate of University at Buffalo's 
political science program. Bob is not originally from the area, but he 
has called Buffalo his home ever since his college years.
  Bob has a passion for ensuring the beauty of our community by 
fighting to maintain the original design of its neighborhoods. As 
houses and buildings throughout the City of Buffalo began to 
deteriorate in the 1980s, he became Executive Director at the Broadway-
Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Service. Indeed, his commute to the 
office on Fillmore Avenue was nearly non-existent--he lived just a few 
houses down the street. Bob's success with NHS is clear; they keep 
asking him back in new capacities to share his wisdom and experience. 
He continued as President and is now back on the board. In 1994, his 
work with NHS led to a position as the Director of Housing for the 
Mayor of Buffalo's task force. Bob has also worked as a legislative 
assistant for the Buffalo City Council, worked for the New York State 
Department of Health, and sits on the boards of the Polish Community 
Center, the Broadway Market, the Plewacki Post, and the Nature 
Sanctuary Society of WNY. He recently donated 50 acres to the Nature 
Sanctuary Society, only further cementing his legacy within our 
community.
  Every part of the City of Buffalo and its growth has been influenced 
by Bob, and all its citizens owe him an incredible debt of gratitude. 
Our neighborhoods remain prosperous and rooted in history due to his 
lifetime of efforts. As a political volunteer and friend of many, Bob's 
face is one of the most recognized in Western New York. Though his 
presence on various boards and organizations is irreplaceable, as a 
nature-lover, everyone hopes that he will take more time to enjoy the 
very nature that gives him so much joy. On behalf of a grateful 
community, it is my honor to recognize Robert Sienkiewicz as his 
friends and family reflect on his incredible career of public service.

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