NYBC Creates Memorial Fund (9/17/01)

The fund will accept contributions from firms, organizations and individuals who wish to direct their support to the families of victims who served the industry and to area restoration.

To most effectively administer the Fund, contributions will be dispersed in consultation with contributors and other industry organizations sponsoring similar efforts, and will be guided by the Building Foundation's Board of Governors.

“The inspiration for this fund was the overwhelming desire expressed by many of our colleagues, particularly Alan Traugott of Flack + Kurtz, to help those in our industry who have been harmed by this brutal attack,” said NYBC Chairman Jeffrey M. Levy.

Levy, who is also president and chief operating officer of The EMCOR Group Inc., added that “With this vehicle, we hope to galvanize the industry's support and bring some relief to those who have most acutely felt the impact of this horrible event.”

New York Building Foundation Chairman John F. Hennessy III, who is also chairman and chief executive officer (ceo) of Syska & Hennessy, Inc. said the first contribution to the Fund in the amount of $10,000 has been pledged by Leevi Kiil, chairman & ceo of HLW International.

He added that Levy and NYBC President Richard T. Anderson have recommended to NYBC’s Board of Directors that they pledge another $50,000 to the fund.

Checks for donations should be made payable to NYBF World Trade Center Memorial Fund and mailed to the New York Building Foundation c/o New York Building Congress, 44 West 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10001.