[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF HERBERT BELLAMY, JR.

  (Mr. Kennedy of New York was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
extraordinary career of my dear friend, Herbert Bellamy, Jr., the 
longest serving member and chairman of the Buffalo Sewer Authority 
board, who recently retired after 33 years.
  After being appointed to the board in 1991, Herb was elected as chair 
on July 1, 1994. As chairman, Herb championed diversity, equity, and 
inclusion among the authority's workforce, appointing the first Black 
general manager in the authority's history and expanding contract 
opportunities for minorities and women-owned businesses.
  Through his steady leadership, Herb has set a standard for navigating 
challenges while keeping the focus on service and community, so when 
the Niagara Business Association sought a new president, it was only 
fitting that Herb was entrusted with the role this past July.
  In each and every endeavor, Herb has built a culture of 
accountability and empowerment. As CEO of Bellamy Enterprises, Buffalo 
Black Achievers, and Niagara Falls Black Achievers, among many other 
hats he wears, Herb has consistently created platforms that amplify 
excellence in our community and nurture the next generation of leaders.

  Building on his father, Herb Bellamy, Sr.'s legacy, the Bellamy name 
remains synonymous with leadership, integrity, and an unwavering 
commitment to uplifting communities too often overlooked.
  The Bellamy family's impact on our community is also felt through 
Herb and Marilyn, his wife; their three children, Jason, Chantelle, and 
Brandon; and their grandson, Jaxon.
  I have had the distinct privilege of working alongside Herb over the 
years, and I have seen firsthand the quiet strength, humility, and 
conviction he brings to every room.
  Herb has helped lay the foundation for a more just, more inclusive, 
and more vibrant future for every western New Yorker. I thank Herb for 
his service, for his vision, and for showing all of us what it means to 
lead with heart, with purpose, and with people in mind.
  May his next chapter be filled with the same passion and dedication 
that have defined his incredible journey so far. On behalf of a 
grateful community, State, and Nation, I wish my good friend, Herb 
Bellamy, Jr., nothing but the best and Godspeed.

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