[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15545]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING HSBC BANK USA

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
the 41st recipient of the Special Presentation Award given by the 
Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce. The chamber of commerce wishes to 
recognize and honor HSBC Bank USA, NA for its contributions to the 
western New York community.
  The employees of HSBC Bank USA, NA have demonstrated a commitment to 
service and community by volunteering over 135,000 hours of service for 
nonprofit organizations. HSBC employees donated their time by painting 
classrooms, picking up litter, tutoring children, and working to 
improve local areas such as Riverside Park.
  HSBC Bank USA, NA has also contributed to the future of western New 
York and the country through its ``HSBC Scholars'' program, which last 
year boasted 1,800 recipients. In addition, the bank also partners with 
Junior Achievement, a nonprofit organization that works to educate 
students in the areas of free enterprise, business, and economics.
  Cheektowaga has benefited from the presence and activities of HSBC 
Bank. HSBC Bank has contributed to the Cheektowaga community by acting 
as a member of the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce for 50 years, and 
has also sponsored events hosted by the chamber of commerce. Employees 
of the bank have continued to be an integral part of the western New 
York community through participation in organizations such as the 
United States Marine Corps Reserve and National Association of Women 
Business Owners.
  Today, Madam Speaker, I would like to join the Cheektowaga Chamber of 
Commerce and many others in congratulating HSBC Bank USA, NA for its 
exceptional contributions to the western New York community and beyond.

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