Building Industry Association chooses Man of the Year.The Building Industry Association of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. recently presented its top honor for 2003 to veteran home builder, R. Randy Lee, of Leewood Real Estate Group. At the organization's annual holiday dinner, attended by more than 250 guests, BIANYC presented Lee its annual "Man of the Year" award and announced that he would become the first inductee to the association's "Hall of Fame." The Man of the Year award is presented annually by BIANYC to a member home builder who has gone above and beyond to benefit the industry, the homebuilding and construction communities and the organization's membership. "I am truly honored to receive these awards from the Building Industry Association of New York City," said R. Randy Lee, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Leewood Real Estate Group. "Having worked with some of these members for 35 years, I can only say that it has been a pleasure to serve the association and to strive to make the building industry better. I sincerely thank the members for honoring me with these awards." BIANYC also selected Randy Lee to serve as the first inductee to the organization's Hall of Fame for his 35 years of dedicated service. Candidates for the Hall of Fame are members who have been members of BIANYC for 25 years or more and who have had a major role in shaping the industry. "There could have only been one choice for this year's honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something . In the middle of the turmoil of the past six months regarding Staten Island Staten Island (1990 pop. 378,977), 59 sq mi (160 sq km), SE N.Y., in New York Bay, SW of Manhattan, forming Richmond co. of New York state and the borough of Staten Island of New York City. development, Randy Lee has literally been in the thick of things," said Bruno Save, president of the Building Industry Association of New York City. "As the only builder representative on the Mayor Bloomberg's Staten Island Growth Management Task Force, Randy was a voice of reason offering real solutions to Staten Island's problems." "Randy has been the glue glue: see adhesive. glue Adhesive substance resembling gelatin, extracted from animal tissue, particularly hides and bones, or from fish, casein (milk protein), or vegetables. holding our Association together for the past 35 years," said Save. "He is selfless self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. in his concern and efforts for the health and integrity of our industry. "I couldn't imagine our association or even our industry without the charm, wit and professionalism professionalism the upholding by individuals of the principles, laws, ethics and conventions of their profession. he brings to the table. He truly is our Man of the Year and lives up to his title and task as Chairman of the Board." |
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