[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  MAJ. GEN. JOSEPH F. PERUGINO HONORED

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 1995
  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, on January 28, our community will gather 
to pay tribute to my good friend, Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Perugino, to 
acknowledge his many accomplishments--most recently his appointment as 
commanding general of the 28th Infantry Division (mechanized) of the 
Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
  General Perugino was born in Wilkes-Barre where he attended and 
graduated from local schools. Joe received his bachelor's degree in 
business from Cumberland University in Tennesee. His military career 
began in 1955. He was commissioned a second lieutenant on June 12, 
1966, upon his graduation from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard 
Officer Candidate School. As he rose through the ranks in the National 
Guard, he successfully completed all of the required courses for 
artillery staff officers. Joe served as assistant adjutant general of 
the Pennsylvania National Guard, Fort Indiantown Gap, from August 1988 
to 1991; then commanded the 28th Infantry Division Artillery, Hershey, 
PA. In 1992, Joe was made major general while he was deputy State 
commander and in 1994, was appointed commanding general of the 28th 
Infantry Division. Joe's outstanding service has been rewarded with 
many medals and ribbons, including the Meritorious Service Medal, the 
Humanitarian Service Medal, the Pennsylvania Distinguished Service 
Ribbon with four silver stars, and the Pennsylvania 20-year Service 
Medal with two silver stars.
  General Perugino's service to our Nation is well documented. He also 
deserves recognition for his dedication to our local community. 
Professionally, Joe serves as vice-president of the Pennsylvania Gas 
and Water Co., marketing and gas supply division and as president of 
Pennsylvania Energy Resources, Inc. He serves as a member of the 
advisory board of Penn State Wilkes-Barre; chairman of the Luzerne 
County Community College Foundation; trustee of the Wilkes-Barre and 
Wyoming Valley Veterans Hospital fund. Joe is also a member of the 
Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, National Guard Reserve Officers 
Association and the Association of the United States Army. He served in 
a leadership capacity for the Family Service Association, Greater 
Wilkes-Barre Jaycees, Kingston Businessmen's Association, Kingston 
Lions Club, and Leadership Wilkes-Barre. In 1982, General Perugino was 
named a Distinguished Pennsylvanian by the William Penn Society.
  Mr. Speaker, Joe Perugino has proven himself to be an outstanding 
leader. It is only fitting that his many achievements and contributions 
to our country and northeastern Pennsylvania be recognized. I am 
honored to participate in our community's tribute to him.


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