[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 105 (Wednesday, August 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 3, 1994]
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         IN HONOR OF J. KIM TUCCI, JOHN FERRARA, AND JOE FRESTA

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 3, 1994

  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, today I have the pleasure of extending 
congratulations to three outstanding St. Louisans. They are 
affectionately known as the Pasta House Boys'', J. Kim Tucci, John 
Ferrara, and Joe Fresta. On August 7 and 8, they will be honored by the 
St. Louis Italian Open Golf Tournament for Charities for their many 
accomplishments on behalf of the community.
  Twenty years ago, Kim, Joe, and John began their very successful 
restaurant business--the Pasta House Co. Not only did they begin a 
business, but they began a tradition of dedicated service to the 
community. Whenever there was a cry for help, they answered.
  In their business endeavors and in their personal lives, Kim, Joe, 
and John have been involved in every aspect of civic live in the St, 
Louis area. Their activities and accomplishments, which are too 
numerous to mention, run the gamut from supporting the Boy Scouts, St. 
Patrick's Center, the Leukemia Society, and the Civic Italian American 
Organization to the Crusade Against Crime. They have been a voice for 
the business community in St. Louis and have been active supporters of 
many non-partisan civic projects.
  They have never forgotten their roots and continue to support the 
neighborhoods and the schools that influenced their lives. They have 
set an example for the young people in our community--an example of 
vision, loyalty, generosity, and civic responsibility.
  I have known Kim, John, and Joe for many years, and I continue to be 
impressed by their energetic and optimistic style. This has enabled 
them to achieve success in business and in their personal lives.
  Kim Tucci, John Ferrara, and Joe Fresta are a source of pride and 
credit to the Italian-American community in St. Louis. They are a 
valuable asset of the greater St. Louis community. Most importantly, 
they epitomize the American dream. They are a source of pride for all 
of us.

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