[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12437-12438]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF STEVEN L. ZELKOWITZ

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 13, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor 
Steven L. Zelkowitz, a visionary leader in our community and an 
inspiration to all of New York.
  Steven L. Zelkowitz, an independent energy consultant and attorney, 
is a senior veteran in New York's energy industry. He began as an 
attorney in private practice, representing utilities and energy 
companies for twenty years. He then joined Keyspan Corporation, serving 
as its General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice 
President, and eventually President of the Energy Assets & Supply 
Group. At every point in his career, Mr. Zelkowitz distinguished 
himself by his keen understanding of New York's energy needs, his 
tireless work ethic, and his loyalty.
  Steven L. Zelkowitz has also earned an excellent reputation for 
supporting local organizations and institutions of higher learning. Mr. 
Zelkowitz serves on the Board of Trustees of Brooklyn Law School and is 
chair of its Finance Committee. He is also a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Brooklyn Bar 
Association, a member of National Board of Governors of the American 
Jewish Committee, a member of the American Bar Association and the New 
York

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State Bar Association, and a past chair of its Public Utility Law 
Committee.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Steven L. Zelkowitz, a well-
respected leader in Brooklyn's business and educational communities.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Steven L. Zelkowitz.

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