Caring Chronicles

New York, NY - It is with great pride that HDI congratulates Congresswoman March L. Fudge (D-OH) on her swearing-in as the 18^th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Secretary Fudge was a long-time member of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board and participated in HDI programs at the United Nations, the United Arab Republic, and Sudan.  HDI looks forward to consulting Secretary Fudge’s Office in designing new HDI programs to further HDI’s mission.

New York, NY - HDI is proud to join Congressional Black Caucus Chair Representative Joyce Beaty (D-OH) in congratulating the Congressional Black Caucus on its 50th Anniversary. We are especially proud that one of the longest serving members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board (CAB), former Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) was one of the original founders of the Caucus in 1971. Today, HDI is humbled to have 14 Members of the CBC on its CAB.

New York, NY - On January 3, 2021, the 116^th Congress adjourned and with its closure two members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Pete Olson (R-TX) retired.

HDI would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Representative Lowey and Representative Olson for the service they have given to HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey was among the longest serving members of HDI’s Congressional Advisory Board. Ms. Lowey worked with HDI’s founder, Constance Milstein, to promote dialogue between the U.S. Congress and the United Nations.

Congressman Pete Olson, a more recent member, was extremely supportive of advancing HDI’s commitment to bipartisanship. Mr. Olson was also a senior member of HDI’s Congressional delegation to the port of Antwerp (Belgium).  In Antwerp, Mr. Olson forcefully advocated for U.S. maritime interests and for American business.

HDI would like to wish Representative Lowey and Representative Olson success in their new endeavors and will continue to seek their advice and guidance.