Richard Ravitch to be honored at NYHC awards luncheon.The New York Housing Conference (NYHC NYHC New York Hardcore ), together with National Housing Conference (NHC NHC National Hurricane Center NHC Naval Historical Center NHC National Housing Conference NHC National Hurricane Conference NHC National Healthcare Corporation NHC No Homers Club (Simpsons cartoon) ), will host more than 1,300 of the nation's most influential figures in banking and real estate, at the organizations' 33rd Annual Awards Luncheon, "It Began in New York: 75 Years of Housing" on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Hilton New York. For 75 years, NHC has been the nation's premier public policy and housing advocacy organization. Founded in 1973, its partner, the NYHC, represents the major nonprofit and private affordable housing community. These preeminent organizations will explore the history of New York's affordable housing landscape, and how their influence and efforts can continue to shape New York's affordable housing market through the next 75 years. All of the honorees are highly respected and noted for their work as not-for-profit and for profit housing developers, builders, owners, managers, professionals, government officials, lending institutions and social service organizations. They represent the real estate market that provides housing for low-, moderate- and middle-income New Yorkers. The recipients of this year's awards are: Richard Ravitch, Lifetime Achievement Award; Emily Youssouf, 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. Housing Development Corporation, Special Recognition Award; Derrick D. Cephas, Amalgamated a·mal·ga·mate v. a·mal·ga·mat·ed, a·mal·ga·mat·ing, a·mal·ga·mates v.tr. 1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix. 2. Bank, Community Banking Award; United Neighborhood Houses of New York, Inc. with Sidney Lapidus, Chairman, accepting the Community Service Award. Christine C. Quinn Christine Callaghan Quinn (b. 25 July 1966 in Glen Cove, New York) is a Democratic politician from New York City who has served for six years on the New York City Council. She is the third speaker of the City Council, which is considered the second most powerful position in city , New York City Council The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It comprises 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as balance of power against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. Speaker, will deliver special introductory remarks. "The need for high quality, affordable housing is one of the most important issues facing New Yorkers, and a major priority for the City Council," said Speaker Quinn. "This luncheon is a great opportunity to look back at the history of housing in New York City, and to exchange ideas with leaders throughout the housing industry as we look towards the future." Clara Fox, NYHC Co-Chair, said, "As we celebrate NHC's 75th Anniversary, NYHC is highlighting the leadership role that New York has played in creating programs that became part of national affordable housing policies throughout those years." Robert O. Lehrman, former president, Community Bankers Association/ New York State and Luncheon Committee Chair said, "Our annual luncheon is the largest event and key platform for the housing development cause. The luncheon provides essential support for NYHC and NHC's housing policies and programs in New York, Albany and Washington." "As our 75th Anniversary comes to a close at this year's Awards Luncheon, NHC is reminded of the innumerable contributions that the distinguished honorees, both past and present, have made to making the dream of safe, decent and affordable housing a reality for low- to moderate-income working families," said Conrad Egan, NHC President and 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. . The Corporate Sponsor for this year's event is HSBC Bank USA HSBC Bank USA, N.A., the United States subsidiary of the HSBC Holdings plc, is a bank with its head office in New York City. History The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation acquired a 51% shareholding in Marine Midland Bank of New York State, headquartered in , N.A.. Kevin Newman, senior executive vice president of HSBC's Personal Financial Services (PFS PFS, n post facilitation stretch; therapeutic approach utilized during proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in which the patient begins the stretch midway between the fully relaxed and fully stretched position and uses maximum level of effort to ) division in the United States will deliver special remarks during the Luncheon. The December 12, 2006 luncheon will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at 12:15 p.m. For Ticketing Information: www.nhc.org/index/events-awards-luncheon, or contact Thea Beckering of NHC at 202-466-2121, ext. 221 |
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