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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 10, 2005
Contact: HACA COMMISSIONER CARL S. RICHIE II AWARDED ELIZABETH B. WELLS MEMORIAL AWARD WHAT: Carl S. Richie II, board member of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, was awarded the Elizabeth B. Wells Memorial Award by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials on Oct. 8. He has served as commissioner of the housing authority since 1997. Established in 1987, the Elizabeth B. Wells Memorial Award honors a current commissioner who has demonstrated excellence as an advocate in developing the financial, political and community support necessary to ensure the continuation and expansion of housing or Community Development programs. “Mr. Richie has been a driving force behind the housing authority’s Community Development initiatives, specifically its educational programs,” James Hargrove, president and CEO of HACA, said. “Having been given the honor to attend law school and having succeeded in his chosen career, Mr. Richie knows how vital education is and that it is a valuable asset to breaking the cycle of poverty.” Factors determining the award included leadership, advocacy, public relations tactics and NAHRO service. A partner with the law offices of Gardere Wynne Sewell, Richie’s practice is concentrated in Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, which includes legislative representation, administrative law and representation of government entities. Since being appointed as commissioner in 1997, he has been successful in applying his extensive business experience for the betterment of HACA’s operations and to assist the residents living within HACA communities. WHAT ELSE: The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is a public agency whose business is to ensure that safe, quality affordable housing opportunities exist for families of low income; break the poverty cycle by serving as a catalyst for our residents to become economically self-sufficient; create meaningful partnerships to maximize available community resources for our residents; and efficiently and effectively meet federal, state and local mandates. For more information, please visit www.hacanet.org. |
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