[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 140 (Friday, September 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE ITALIAN TRIBUNE'S COLUMBUS DAY AWARDS

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 1994

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. James 
M. Orsini, Nat Rosasco, Sr., Anita Roselle, Joseph Buttafuoco, Nancy 
Emiliani, and Mary Iarossi. All of these people have been chosen to 
receive awards by the Italian Tribune at their Columbus Day Awards 
Banquet on October 2. All of the recipients are hardworking individuals 
who deserve to be recognized for their efforts to help their fellow 
man.
  Dr. Orsini, who will be receiving the Man of the Year Award, is a 
medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of cancer. Dr. 
Orsini has had a distinguished career. In addition to maintaining a 
private practice, he is a staff physician at a number of hospitals and 
serves as a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of 
Neoplastic Disease and at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in 
Newark. Due to his outstanding record, former Governor Jim Florio 
appointed him to the Commission of Cancer Research, where he and other 
oncologists devote countless hours to fighting the war against cancer.
  Nat Rosasco will be receiving the Italian Heritage Award. Mr. Rosasco 
is chairman of the board of Northwestern Golf, a family-owned business 
based in Chicago. Northwestern is one of the most widely recognized 
names in the golf industry. Mr. Rosasco took over the company after his 
father's death. Under his direction, Northwestern has flourished.
  Anita Roselle has been named Humanitarian of the Year for her work in 
the community. Mrs. Roselle is the first woman to receive this 
prestigious award in the 24-year history of the Italian Tribune's 
Columbus Day celebration. Mrs. Roselle works hard to raise money for 
the Association for Retarded Citizens, and also helps raise funds for 
the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In addition, she is a member of the 
Board of Directors and the Board of Governors of the Jersey Shore 
Medical Center. Mrs. Roselle has clearly dedicated herself to a variety 
of social causes.
  Joseph Buttafuoco is the recipient of the Christopher Columbus 
Achievement Award. Mr. Buttafuoco, has had a long and distinguished 
career. After receiving his law degree from Notre Dame in 1953, he 
volunteered for the military service. He served in the European Command 
as a special agent for the U.S. Counterintelligence Corps. During his 
service, he was assigned to the most sensitive projects in the area of 
security and counter espionage. In 1970, Mr. Buttafuoco began his own 
practice and still practices law today.
  Nancy Emiliani has been named Queen of the 1994 Columbus Day Parade. 
She is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she received 
a degree in marketing. She has played an active role in Emiliani Beauty 
Supply Co., Inc., a family-owned business throughout her life. 
Currently, she is the sales manager for the company.
  Mary Iarossi is the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award. When 
Ms. Iarossi was 16 years old, she joined the Sons of Italy and took 
senior citizens on trips. She has been the coordinator of the senior 
citizens program at Sacred Heart Church in Newark for over 10 years. 
Ms. Iarossi is the founder and president of the Damiano Nittoli 
Association, a group well-known in the State for their community 
service.
  All of the award recipients are truly deserving of the honor being 
bestowed upon them. They have done so much for their fellow human 
beings; more than I can, and have, mentioned today. Please join me in 
paying tribute to these award recipients for their outstanding work in 
their community.

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