[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E905-E906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 IN HONOR OF FRANK PERRUCCI AND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONCERNED 
                          CITIZENS OF BAYONNE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Concerned 
Citizens Organization of Bayonne on the recent celebration of their 
25th anniversary. The organization was founded by Frank P. Perrucci, a 
concerned citizen who has dedicated most of his life to serving his 
community.
  The Concerned Citizens Organization was founded in 1970 and the 
purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life for city 
residents. Their motto, ``We Care, Do You,'' symbolizes their 
commitment to community activism and civic involvement. The 
organization recognizes exceptional citizens by granting awards to 
those who have performed heroically.
  Frank Perrucci, as the standard bearer of the Concerned Citizens 
Organization, has been the driving force of this community group. He 
has contributed his time and effort to many worthy causes including a 
voter registration drive, the ``I Love Bayonne'' project and efforts to 
protect the rights of the elderly. Regarding voter registration, Mr. 
Perrucci has participated in various forums aimed at encouraging 
participation in our democratic system.
  While contributing to the community, he has also been a devoted 
husband, married to the former Jean Baccarella for the past 44 years, 
and an exceptional father to his four children. Mr. Perrucci is the 
proud grandfather of seven.
  His contributions to the community have garnered him numerous awards, 
including the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. He has 
also received awards from the national, State and Hudson County 
Catholic 
[[Page E906]] War Veterans, as well as from the city of Bayonne, the 
New Jersey Assembly, and the New Jersey Senate.
  I would like to take this opportunity to thank Frank P. Perrucci on 
behalf of the city of Bayonne for all his hard work in the community. I 
am truly proud to have such an outstanding citizen living in the 13th 
Congressional District. Please also join me in praising Mr. Perrucci 
and the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne Organization for 25 years of 
dedication and commitment.


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