Mr. Speaker. Harold Boll is a lifelong resident of the Bronx. the son of immigrant parents. who has worked to make his home borough a better place for all. He followed his father into the plumbing business. eventually establishing a successful contracting company. But he never forgot his community and his efforts to help were continual and tireless. He moved to Woodlawn in 1972 with his wife Loretta and their two children and he brought that same sense of community to his new neighborhood. He organized the annual 239th Street Block Party. which was a success every year. He worked with the Boys Club. organized and assisted with the June walk. the placement of flags on Katonah Avenue. the Christmas display. and also served as president of the Woodlawn Taxpayers Association.
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