[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TRIBUTE TO WARREN SPINELLO

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                          HON. GARY A. FRANKS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize 
someone who has been a pillar of service and courage to the town of New 
Fairfield, CT. Warren Spinello has long been a friend in many New 
Fairfield. He has actively participated in his community through his 
service as president of the Ball Pond Volunteer Fire Department and as 
a member of the town planning commission. Mr. Spinello retired in 1991 
after 43 years working for Grand Union.
  Warren Spinello's dedication to his town and his job is all the more 
remarkable when you realize that he has endured a long period of health 
challenges. Mr. Spinello's courage in dealing with diabetes and cancer 
is inspiring to those who know him. The new Fairfield Volunteer Fire 
Department recently held a dinner-dance to benefit Mr. Spinello. It is 
indeed a special person who has so many friends and supporters.
  Perhaps Mr. Spinello is best loved for his role as Santa Claus. For 
the past 30 years, Mr. Spinello has played Santa Claus at the Ball Pond 
Firehouse and for various organizations around town. One year, when Mr. 
Spinello had his foot in a cast while playing Santa Claus, he told the 
children that one of the reindeer had stepped on it. He has certainly 
brought much joy to two generations of children in New Fairfield.
  Warren Spinello is the type of hero who is often overlooked because 
of his humility. I am proud to be able to recognize Mr. Spinello as an 
example of generosity and courage for all Americans.

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