March 14, 2012

The Honourable Robert A Brady United States Representative named Honourary Co-Chair ICAS Liberty Tennis Classic Invitational Spring April 14 2012 Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center (AAYTE) Philadelphia

Dear Friend: We are pleased to share with you that The Honourable Robert A Brady (United States Representative: D-1st-PA) has been named, effective immediately, Honourary Co-Chair of the Host Committee for the ICAS Liberty Tennis Classic Invitational Spring which is slated to be held on April 14 2012 at AAYTE Center in Philadelphia. On January 5, 2011 Congressman Robert A. Brady was sworn into office for his 8th term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District. The First Congressional District includes portions of South Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia, Center City and parts of Delaware County. District One is among the most ethnically diverse districts in Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bob graduated from St. Thomas More High School, found employment as a carpenter and was soon part of the leadership of the Carpenters’ union. He continues to be a member of both the Carpenters’ and the Teachers’ unions. Bob was elected Chairman of the Committee on House Administration in May of 2007 and served until the end of the 111th Congress in December 2010. In announcing his election, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi highlighted Bob’s “...experience as a leading member of the House Administration Committee for four years and his in-depth knowledge of the internal functions of the House.” She also highlighted his ability “to promote equality and diversity on Capitol Hill.” Bob currently serves as the Ranking Member on the Committee. Currently, in his role as Ranking Member, Bob helps to lead the Committee’s oversight of federal elections and the day-to-day functions of the House of Representatives, as well as budget authorizations for expenses of House committees, and those for expenses of Members of Congress. The Committee is responsible for oversight of the House officers, including the administrative and technical functions of the House. Additionally, the House Administration Committee oversees security on the House side of the Capitol Complex and works closely with the Capitol Police to ensure that every effort is made to keep the Capitol Complex secure while maintaining accessibility for the millions of constituents who visit every year. The Committee also oversees the management of the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution including the National Zoo. Bob held various leadership positions prior to becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. His accomplishments include, but are not limited to serving as Deputy Mayor for Labor in the administration of Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode, serving as a consultant to the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving as a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner and his role as a member of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. Throughout his legislative career, Bob has consistently earned an “A” or 100 percent rating from the AFL-CIO, NAACP, The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, the Human Rights Campaign and every other national human rights organization that scores Congress. In addition, he has twice been honored as a “Friend of the National Parks” by the National Parks Conservation Association for his contribution to protecting and enhancing the environment in America's national parks. Bob is the first Philadelphian to chair either a full or subcommittee since former Congressman Bill Gray was Chairman of the Budget Committee in the 99th and 100th Congresses. Bob has been an unwavering advocate for legislation that supports the well-being of financially disadvantaged communities. He has sponsored or co-sponsored legislation that promotes affordable housing, as well as strategies to ensure that all Americans have access to quality healthcare and life-saving prescription drugs. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Bob has called for programs to support veterans as well as current members of our Armed Forces. While he has been one of the strongest supporters of our men and women serving in uniform, Bob has also been an outspoken opponent of the escalation of the Iraq War and has supported imposing a timeline for safe and orderly withdrawal from Iraq. In his role on the Committee on House Administration, he has been a leading advocate for election reform. The ICAS Tennis Programs are guided by the ICAS Tennis Board and whose members include Jim Delaney, Kenny Holdsman, Erlan Idrissov, Chi Wan Kim, Kuni Matsuda and Stan Smith. Mark Ein (Chairman and President, the Washington Kastles Tennis Team;) also serves on the Board. The ICAS Liberty Tennis Classic Invitational is administered by Commissioner Chi Wan Kim and it is part of the ICAS Tennis Education programmes under the aegis of the ICAS Youth Academy. "Invest in Youth Development" is the mission. Thank you.