[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6871]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALBERT BRANDEL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to in recognition of Albert 
Brandel. Albert F. Brandel of Melville, New York, was elected president 
of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 
91st International Convention, held in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23-27, 
2008.
  Mr. Brandel is a retired police detective. For many years he 
investigated child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, domestic 
violence involving children and missing children.
  Mr. Brandel was a member of the West Hempstead Lions Club since 1975 
and an associate member of the Melville Lions Club, International 
President Brandel has held many offices in the association, including 
club president, district governor and international director. He has 
also served as a presenter and panelist at USA/Canada Lions Leadership 
Forums. He worked with the Long Island Lions Eye Bank as a transporter 
and has been the Lions Representative to UNICEF in New York for 10 
years. Mr. Brandel also helped coordinate Lions relief effects at the 
World Trade Center following September 11, 2001.
  In recognition of Albert Brandel's contributions, he has received 
numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% 
District Governor Award, 15 International President's Awards and the 
Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest award the association grants 
to its members. He is also a Progression Melvin Jones Fellow.
  In addition to his Lions activities, Mr. Brandel has served as a 
Little League volunteer and a Eucharistic minister. He is a former 
member of the board of directors of the United Nations Association of 
the USA.

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