[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 2, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO MIKE LAURELLO

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                           HON. SHERROD BROWN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 1994

  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay 
tribute to a distinguished gentleman from Springfield, VA. Mike A. 
Laurello, who retired on this 14th day of January, has served Amtrak 
for over 19 years, and has a total of 46 years railroad service. During 
these years of service, Mr. Laurello's wife, Norma, has been a pillar 
of support and encouragement that has helped him to foster his 
exceptional career. It is an honor to know a person with such 
commitment to his personal and professional life.
  In 1946, Mr. Laurello began his career as a carman apprentice with 
the New York Central Railroad System in Ashtabula, OH. His experiences 
included a continuous advancement in duty and responsibilities as he 
moved from New York Central to Penn Central and finally to Amtrak. Mr. 
Laurello will end his impressive career with Amtrak as the general 
manager, equipment acquisition.
  As a great fan of travel by rail, I applaud Mr. Laurello for his 
longstanding commitment to rail, both with regard to managerial and 
technical advances that he himself has set forth for the industry.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I ask you and my fellow 
Members of Congress to join me in recognizing Mr. Mike Laurello for his 
many years of service, not only to Amtrak, but to his country. I am 
proud to rise today to pay tribute to Mike Laurello, and it is a 
privilege for me to honor him in this small way as his remarkable 
career in railroading comes to a close.

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