[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 4, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E767-E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING PAUL J. MANAFORT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 4, 1995
  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday evening, April 
26, 1995, Paul J. Manafort, a friend and admired community leader will 
be honored as Citizen of the Year by the New Britain Lodge of Elks. 
Paul's remarkable leadership and contributions to the greater New 
Britain community have spanned many decades and represent a broad 
spectrum of civic, professional, community and charitable endeavors.
  Paul will be honored for his leadership, dedication and many 
achievements, both personally and professionally. He has dedicated his 
life to his family and community. Paul Manafort's elective service 
began on the New Britain Board of Aldermen. He was elected as mayor in 
1965 and served three terms during a period of great cultural and 
societal change. His thoughtful and proactive leadership resulted in 
strong economic development and responsive public policies for the 
city. The respect Paul earned during his elective tenure led to his 
appointment as commissioner of the department of public works where his 
statewide service was widely acknowledged.
  Community service and volunteerism have been the cornerstone of 
Paul's commitment to enriching the quality of life in New Britain. He 
has enjoyed membership in numerous civic, community and charitable 
organizations. His work with ethnic, veterans, disabled and church 
organizations is legendary. His active 
[[Page E768]]  participation on the boards of the Boys' and Girls' 
Club, New Britain General Hospital, the Police Athletic League, his 
leadership with the Greater New Britain Opera Association, the Sons of 
Italy, the Colombian Federation, St. Ann Church and civic groups such 
as the Elks, Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus have afforded Paul 
many awards and much acknowledgement throughout his many, many years of 
service. Those who have known and worked with Paul know that his 
tremendous contributions to the community are founded in the deep 
personal satisfaction he has found in helping others and his commitment 
to the city of New Britain and her citizens.
  Veterans, the disabled, young and old citizens alike, fellow 
volunteers, his family and friends will gather on April 26 to share 
their very great appreciation, respect and admiration for one of the 
very great gentlemen and leaders in the city of New Britain.


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