[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
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        TISH AND GUIDO CIANCIOTTA HONORED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two tremendous 
members of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg area of my district, two 
individuals who have worked tirelessly on behalf of their neighborhood, 
two Americans who exemplify the true meaning of community service: Tish 
and Guido Cianciotta.
  I have been deeply privileged to work alongside Tish and Guido on 
issues of importance to the residents of northern Brooklyn. That's why 
I am especially pleased to inform my colleagues that their many years 
of hard work were recently recognized by the dedication of one of the 
new neighborhood women's renaissance buildings in their honor.
  Tish and Guido's leadership of the Concerned Citizens of Withers 
Street and Area Block Association has resulted in their vision for a 
better community becoming a partial reality. But as Tish pointed out at 
the dedication ceremony, there is still much more to be done. And I 
know, without a doubt, that Tish and Guido won't rest until their job 
is completed.
  Their recent successes have given me the opportunity to reflect upon 
what makes a community special, and there is no doubt that the northern 
Brooklyn area of my district is a special community. I believe that 
what makes this community such a great neighborhood is the presence of 
people who are willing to give their time and energy to causes in which 
they believe. It is the very essence of democracy; it is what makes 
this country great; and the Greenpoint community can always count on 
Tish and Guido to be there fighting for what is right.
  It would take too long to recite all of Tish and Guido's 
accomplishments here today. Suffice it to say that they are integrally 
involved in nearly every major community organization in Greenpoint-
Williamsburg--including the Greenpoint Renaissance Enterprise Corp., 
Community Board 1, and, of course, the Concerned Citizens of Withers 
Street and Area Block Association. You cannot walk down the street 
without meeting one of their many friends and fans, a group of which I 
am a charter member.
  Because of their tremendous achievements, I am truly excited to have 
the opportunity to come here to the floor of the House of 
Representatives and salute Tish and Guido. It has been my privilege to 
get to know them over the past 2 years, and I look forward to working 
with them for many more to come.

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