Madam Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to Wilfred G. Gooden. who passed in January of this year. Wilfred G. Gooden was a philanthropist. and certainly someone who loved his country. but loved service. Born in Jamaica. West Indies in the Westmoreland area. he was a naturalized citizen. He came to New York City. In his commitment to serving the community. he became a master builder and opened a construction company in 1961 where he created jobs for young men and women in the Harlem area. He was a master artisan. a carpenter. a perfectionist in his work. As be became an astute businessperson. he also was concerned about affordable housing for many in the New York area.
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