[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23661]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 23RD STREET ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                         ANNUAL AWARD LUNCHEON

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements of 
the 23rd Street Association, its president, Sharon L. Ullman and the 
Association's 2004 honoree, North Fork Bank, on the occasion of the 
Association's 75th anniversary celebration and award luncheon. The 23rd 
Street Association is an outstanding organization that addresses 
community concerns and fosters a wholesome environment for those who 
live and work between 18th and 28th Streets in Manhattan.
  The 23rd Street Association was formed in 1929 by 22 local 
businesspeople to improve environmental conditions and promote economic 
development in Manhattan. Today, the Association addresses a broad 
range of citizen complaints and concerns by working closely with local 
community boards as well as city, state and federal government 
agencies. The Association is also actively involved with local police 
precincts to improve area security and prevent drug sales, theft and 
other crimes. Whether purchasing and planting over 200 trees from the 
City Parks Department or working with the New York Department of 
Transportation to improve traffic conditions, the Association's 
commitment to community service has been exceptional.
  One of the Association's most notable achievements is its Campaign 
for the New Madison Square Park, which raised more than $11 million to 
revitalize the park with art shows, music, children's programming and 
improved grounds maintenance. I am proud to say that with the 
Association's help, Madison Square Park has truly become an oasis in 
the heart of Manhattan and a source of pride for those who live nearby.
  The 23rd Street Association's president of 10 years, Sharon L. 
Ullman, has been an instrumental part of the Association's success. Her 
dedication to public service is truly inspiring: Ms. Ullman served as 
the Warden of Madison Square Park for four years, has been a longtime 
board member of the Associated Blind and the Gramercy Park Block 
Association and has received community service awards from Concerned 
Citizens Speak and New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani. Ms. Ullman was also 
named one of the top 100 New Yorkers by New York Resident magazine.
  The Association's 2004 honoree is North Fork Bank, which will be 
represented by North Fork's Senior Vice President, Carl M. Gambino. The 
Bank's 15 New York City branches are vital elements of our community, 
employing more than 250 New Yorkers and managing more than $1.5 billion 
in assets. Mr. Gambino, who was born and raised in Greenwich Village, 
has served as the director of the 23rd Street Association, the New York 
City Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the East Village Business 
Association. Mr. Gambino is an inspiring humanitarian and business 
leader whose Christmas Toy Drive and financial counseling initiatives 
have greatly benefitted New York City children.
  Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues join me in paying tribute 
to the 23rd Street Association, its president, Sharon L. Ullman, and 
its honoree, North Fork Bank.

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