[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              CELEBRATING DOROTHY AMERSON-LAW'S RETIREMENT

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Dorothy Amerson-
Law, who is entering a well-deserved retirement after fifty years with 
M&T Bank. With her dedication to service and passion for altruism, Ms. 
Amerson-Law is a true pillar of our community.
  A born and raised Buffalonian, Ms. Amerson-Law attended Kensington 
High School, where she was a star athlete and discovered her passion 
for banking. She then secured a prestigious internship with M&T Bank. 
Her excellence in relationship management and risk remediation earned 
her a permanent position within M&T Bank's retail branches.
  For five decades, Ms. Amerson-Law served as an Accounting Associate 
within M&T Bank's Finance Division. She worked in numerous departments 
throughout her tenure, including Retail Banking, Auto Lending, 
Installment Loans, Credit Card Processing, and Financial Controls. In 
recognition of her exceptional client service, Ms. Amerson-Law received 
multiple ``High Five'' awards.
  Beyond her professional work, Ms. Amerson-Law is deeply committed to 
giving back to her community. She serves as the National Vice President 
of the African American Resource Group and organized M&T Bank's Annual 
Juneteenth Festival. Further, Ms. Amerson-Law dedicates her time as a 
volunteer to numerous organizations, including Erie County's ``Day of 
Caring,'' the Salvation Army, Edward Saunders Community Center, 
Delavan-Grider Community Center, and United Way of Buffalo. Ms. 
Amerson-Law's compassion and community spirit shone through in the 
aftermath of the May 14 shooting, as she played a crucial role in 
distributing food and resources to all those affected.
  Ms. Amerson-Law has earned numerous accolades in recognition of her 
outstanding contributions to our community. In February 2024, she 
received the inaugural Dorothy Amerson-Law Legacy Award. This award, 
named in Ms. Amerson-Law's honor, was a testament to her embodiment of 
M&T's core values of Candor, Ownership, Curiosity, Integrity, and 
Collaboration. Additionally, Ms. Amerson-Law received the esteemed 
Black Achievers Award for commitment to overcoming barriers and 
embracing inclusivity. Ms. Amerson-Law is a loving wife of forty years 
to her husband, James, and a proud mother to her two sons, James and 
Jalen. She credits much of her success to the steadfast support of her 
family.
  Today, Ms. Amerson-Law enters a well-deserved retirement after fifty 
years of dedicated service. Please join me in congratulating Dorothy 
Amerson-Law on this incredible achievement and thanking her for all she 
has done for our community.

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