[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 69 (Friday, April 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING CARLO A. SCISSURA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE NEW YORK BUILDING 
                                CONGRESS

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                        HON. NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 19, 2024

  Ms. MALLIOTAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
Proclamation honoring Carlo A. Scissura, President and CEO of The New 
York Building Congress:
  Whereas Carlo A. Scissura Esq., President & CEO of The New York 
Building Congress, was honored on April 18, 2024, by the National 
Italian American Foundation in recognition of his service and 
contributions to the Italian-American community.
  Whereas Carlo A. Scissura was born and raised in Bensonhurst and is a 
lifelong Brooklyn resident, currently residing in Bay Ridge with his 
daughter, Teresa Rose. Scissura is a proud graduate of Pace University 
and Pace Law School. He had his private law practice in Dyker Heights 
before joining the Brooklyn Borough President's Office. Scissura 
previously served on the staffs of New York State Senator Vincent 
Gentile and Assemblyman Peter Abbate.
  Whereas for nearly five years, Carlo A. Scissura previously served as 
Chief of Staff and General Counsel to Brooklyn Borough President Marty 
Markowitz. Scissura restructured operations at Borough Hall, drove the 
borough's economic development, and collaborated extensively with the 
Mayor's Office, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation. 
Carlo also served on the boards of the EDC, the Brooklyn Navy Yard 
Development Corporation, and the Brooklyn Public Library.
  Whereas Carlo A. Scissura is a member of the Boards of the Brooklyn 
Navy Yard Development Corp., The New York City Regional Economic 
Development Council, ACE Mentorship, Salvadori Center, and the Friends 
of the BQX. Carlo is a former member of Community Board 11 in Brooklyn 
and the District 20 School Board and Community Education Council. 
Scissura is also the Chair of the Federation of Italian-American 
Organizations, where he has led the opening of the new Italian Cultural 
and Community Center in Brooklyn.
  Whereas in January 2017, Carlo A. Scissura was named President & CEO 
of The New York Building Congress. Under his leadership, Carlo and his 
team have achieved significant growth in membership and visibility 
across New York City and the surrounding region. They have maintained a 
strong focus on securing infrastructure investments from city, state, 
and federal governments. Membership has soared by over 200 percent, 
reaching more than 2,200 members. Additionally, the Chamber has been 
nationally recognized for creating exemplary models in business 
development, outreach, technical assistance, and regional branding. 
Thanks to Carlo's leadership, the New York Building Congress is 
stronger and more influential than ever.
  Whereas Carlo A. Scissura was the Chair of the Brooklyn-Queens 
Expressway redevelopment panel and oversaw the replacement of the BQE 
from the Atlantic Avenue interchange to Sands Street in Brooklyn. 
Scissura received numerous honors for his contributions.
  The people of New York City are thankful for years of Scissura's 
advocacy, development, contributions, and revitalization efforts 
throughout the five boroughs for the betterment of all New Yorkers.

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