Led By Arbitrade Ltd. Chairman & CEO Leonard Schutzman And Marston Webb CEO Victor Webb, The SMART Congressional Initiative’s International Group Conducted A Capitol Hill Reception As Part Of The World-Wide Celebrations Of The Life & Legacy Of Nelson Mandela On The 100th Anniversary Of His Birth.
The Function Was Highlighted By The Keynotes Of The Republic Of South Africa Ambassador To The United States, H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, And Arbitrade’s Chairman & CEO, Leonard Schutzman. Their Statements Were Boosted By General Parades Of Arbitrade’sNelson Mandela Artifact Collection And A Photo Slide Show Of The Nelson Mandela “Gold Hands”. Arbitrade’s Community Outreach Program To Promote The Life & Legacy Of Nelson Mandela Is Led By Their Purchase Of The Gold Hands.
arbitrade’s chairman & ceo, leonard schutzman with other guest -image source:falimedia.com
Senator Christopher Coons A Member Of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Was The Honorary Co-Host Of The Reception In The Dirksen Room, Dirksen Senate Office Building. He Was Joined By Honorary Co-Hosts Senator Cardin And Representatives Robert Brady Dwight Evans Donald Norcross And Bonnie Watson-Coleman Present Are Some Notable Public Figures, U.S. Also Senator Chris Coons Introduced A Bipartisan Senate Resolution Honoring The Life, Accomplishments, And Legacy Of Nelson Mandela On The Centenary Of His Birth.
Nelson Mandela Had A Transformative Impact On South Africa And The World Through His Historic Contributions To Promoting Human Rights And Justice For All,” Said Senator Coons. “Madiba Showed Us That Values Such As Forgiveness, Respect, And Tolerance Are Not Just Words, But Actions We Can All Take. I’m Proud To Introduce This Resolution Today To Honor Nelson Mandela’s Life And Legacy, Which Transcends His Time And Place In History. On The 100th Anniversary Of His Birth, We Celebrate His Leadership And Commitment To Fighting Discrimination, Poverty, And Inequality. Let Us Rededicate Ourselves To His Vision For The World And Work Together To Make It A Reality.
The Following Senators Join Senator Coons In This Effort: Senators Schumer, Flake, Booker, Isakson, Jones, Cardin, Kaine, Markey, Merkley, Murphy, Van Hollen, Reed, Bennet, Gillibrand, Baldwin, Warren, Klobuchar, Donnelly, And Whitehouse.
The Event Drew Nine Other African Ambassadors Or Senior Ministers, Most With Additional Staff.
While The Event Was Mainly For Members Of Congress And Our African Ambassadors, The Complete Range Of The SMART Congressional Initiative Was Represented By A Speaking Role Or Recognition From The Stage.
SMART Board Chair, Phil Jaurigue Sabre Systems Chairman And CEO, Provided The Opening Welcome And Comments From The Board.
The SMART Congressional Caucus Founder, Congressman Curt Weldon (1987-2007) Provided Comments On The Genesis Of SMART And Its’ Applications Today. Senator Coons’ Staff Hand Delivered A Copy Of The Resolution That Was Actually Read On The Senate Floor By The Senator During Our Opening Comments. Also From Congress, The Congressional Black Caucus Was Represented By Congresswoman Barbara Lee.
The Federal Executive Branch Was Represented From The Podium By Mitchell Tyner, Deputy Chief Counsel, US Office Of Advocacy. Also, Participating Was Elmo Rinaldi, US Office Of Advocacy Region III Advocate And The Federal Executive Branch Liaison For SMART.
Pennsylvania State Representative Vanessa Lowery Brown Was Recognized For The State Government Component Of SMART.
NJ Morris County Deputy Freeholder Director Freeholder, Christine Myers Attended. Note That She Is Also The US Office Of Advocacy Region II Advocate.
Philadelphia City Judge James Lynn Attended Along With “Camden Is Rising” Advocates Rob Mazzuca, Andrew Adams And Derrick Davis.
The SMART Board Had Representatives From Each State And With The International Group (And Event Staff), Economic Development Group And STEM Education/Workforce Development Group; SMART Collectively Had 45 Participants Led By International Group Chair George Kearns, CEO Of Worldwide African Solutions.