[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 155 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E2164-E2165] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A TRIBUTE TO RAUL KING ______ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Raul King for his success in the realty business, which has earned him the Thomas R. Fortune Business Award. [[Page E2165]] Raul King was born on March 17, 1946 in the Dominican Republic. The son of Rosa and Pedro King, and the second of five children, Raul came from modest and humble beginnings. At an early age, Raul learned the value of hard work. He worked as a boiler mechanic on a locomotive train that would cross the town of Sanchez where he lived. In the summer of 1963, at the age of 17, Raul enlisted into the navy, earning the rank of Officer Petty Class. In 1970, Raul made his first trip to the United States, where he arrived in New York. Once in New York he worked as a mechanic and obtained his G.E.D. at Bushwick High School. In 1981, Raul got involved in real estate investments and through perseverance and trial and error, he became a promising real estate salesperson. By 1990, Raul obtained his license in real estate and became a licensed Realty Broker. For the past decade, Raul has shown a passion for the realty business and he has no plans to retire. Raul and his wife Beebis King have been married for 23 years. They now have four children and five grandchildren Mr. Speaker, from humble beginnings, Raul King has come to this country and has become a successful realtor through hard work and dedication. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our recognition. I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in honoring this truly remarkable individual. ____________________