[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22905]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING STANLEY L. STRAUGHTER

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor my friend 
Stanley L. Straughter, Chairman of the Mayor's Commission on African 
and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs. Throughout his thirty year career, 
Stanley has been dedicated to the cause of international development 
and the betterment of those living in his community.
  Having lived and worked in various places around the world, including 
Africa, Asia, Russia, and the Caribbean, Stanley has a long history of 
working with foreign nations to promote economic development. Stanley 
has worked with foreign governments on transparency and financial 
issues, trade policy, and foreign direct investment. Among his many 
roles, Stanley serves as an advisor to the World Conference of Mayors, 
as Senior Finance Advisor to Niger and Togo, and as a Senior Advisor to 
the African Development Bank.
  In addition to Stanley's exceptional work in international 
development, he is also a committed member of other groups and 
organizations. Stanley is a member of various national and 
international organizations, such as African American Unity Caucus, the 
Foundation for Hospice in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Global 
Interdependence Center. Stanley is also a member of organizations 
founded to improve his local community. He is a member of the Housing 
Association of Delaware County, the Philadelphia Revitalization and 
Education Program, and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
  In recognition of Stanley's hard work, he will be presented with the 
Outstanding Community Leader Award at the Laborers' Local 332 Friends 
of Labor Committee's Annual Black Tie Charity Dinner.
  Stanley's impressive career proves a long-standing commitment to the 
cause of international development. His extensive work showcases his 
dedication to the improvement of the international community, as well 
as his local community.

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