BOSTON, MA - Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, will receive a national award and deliver an acceptance speech on October 28 during the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NHRA) Fall Developers Forum at the Langham Hotel in Boston. NHRA will recognize Congressman Frank by presenting him with the NHRA 2008 Affordable Housing Vision Award. The award presentation and speech will take place at a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the hotel. Local real estate developer Larry Curtis, WinnDevelopment, will also be presented with a 2008 NHRA Vision Award at that time.
National Housing and Rehabilitation Association instituted its Annual Affordable Housing Vision Awards in 2004 to honor affordable housing and community development leaders for their invaluable contributions and years of dedication to providing affordable apartments to American families. The occasion marks the fifth time the annual NHRA Vision Award has been presented. "We're delighted to recognize two outstanding individuals - Barney Frank and Larry Curtis - who have immeasurably improved the lives of countless low-income families," said Peter H. Bell, Executive Director of NHRA. "By working tirelessly to ensure the creation and preservation of high-quality, affordable apartments for low to moderate income households in Massachusetts and elsewhere, these two leaders have bettered the lives of countless individuals and families, giving them a secure place, a home, where they can prosper, grow and contribute to their community."
Barney Frank was first elected to Congress in 1981. Throughout his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Frank has been an outspoken advocate and a leading voice on affordable housing issues. Congressman Frank played a critical role in the creation of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit in 1986, the country's most effective tool for the creation of affordable rental housing. More recently, as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Frank was instrumental in the creation and passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a measure that provides critical improvements to our nation's affordable housing delivery system, as well as on passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
Rep. Frank is also an outspoken advocate on civil rights issues. He has often been referred to as the "brainiest," "funniest" and "most eloquent" member of the House. He began his political career as an assistant to Boston Mayor Kevin White and served during 1972-81 in the Massachusetts Legislature. Congressman Frank Represents Massachusetts 4th Congressional District, which includes many of Boston's western and southern suburbs as well as the South Coast.
Based in Washington, DC, NHRA is a national nonprofit trade group for professionals in the affordable multifamily housing industry, including developers, investors, lenders, syndicators, public agencies, nonprofits, consultants, and practitioners. The NHRA Fall Developers Forum, being held October 27-28, is one of the most important events held each year where multifamily developers and professionals convene to discuss affordable housing policy, trends and issues as well as state-of-the-art real estate transactions. This year's event focuses on strategies and solutions to addressing housing needs resulting from the global financial crisis and credit crunch.
Source: PR Newswire