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ST09-02-013 |
February 19, 2009 |
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COMPTROLLER THOMPSON COMMENDS CARRIÓN APPOINTMENT |
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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. issued the following statement praising President Barack Obama’s decision to appoint Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión as head of the newly-created White House Office of Urban Policy:
“I wish to congratulate Borough President Carrión on his appointment as head of the White House Office of Urban Policy. I have known Borough President Carrión for more than a decade. During that time, he has been a great friend to me and the City of New York. From personal experience, I know that he is an excellent choice for this job.
I have worked with Borough President Carrión on a wide range of issues and to devise solutions to address problems that affect urban areas. He is uniquely qualified to carry out President Obama’s promise to make sure that federal dollars targeted to urban areas are spent on the highest-impact programs. I am confident that Borough President Carrión will be a strong advocate for the City throughout his tenure in Washington.”
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