[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5364]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL KELLER

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Michael 
Keller and his tremendous impact on the community.
  Mr. Keller has been an important part of the Brooklyn community in 
many ways. Through his participation at the YMCA, Mr. Keller has 
strengthened our community and reminded us of the importance of 
investing in our youth. Mr. Keller has been a part of the YMCA since 
1977 when he volunteered in a youth swim program. Since then, his roles 
have included Day Camp Director, Program Director, Membership Director 
and for the last 14 years, Executive Director of the East Orange (NJ) 
YMCA, Flatbush YMCA and later the Long Island City YMCA.
  When he isn't spending time at the Y, Mike volunteers his time in 
other youth related programs and activities. He is a coach in the Gioia 
YMCA baseball and basketball leagues, and has served as an Assistant 
Scoutmaster for his local Boy Scout Troop. Additionally, Mike is 
currently a member of the Queensborough Rotary Club and has served as 
president of a number of Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs as well as other 
community organizations. Mike is a native of the Bronx and has a BA in 
English from Brooklyn College. He resides in Harlem with his wife, four 
children and grandson.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Michael 
Keller.

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