[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 83 (Thursday, May 18, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING JOHN VINCENT FIORE ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize, John Vincent 
Fiore, vice president, trade relations of Pepsi-Cola West. Mr. Fiore is 
retiring from Pepsi-Cola after 41 years of service.
  Mr. Fiore attended Northwestern University and specialized in 
business management and advertising. Prior to joining Pepsi-Cola, he 
served in the U.S. Army.
  He has been an active member of the Mexican-American Grocers 
Association, California State Package Store and Tavern Owners 
Association, Korean Grocers Association, Chinese Grocers Association, 
and the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He is the past 
president of RecyCal and a member of the political affairs committee 
for the California Nevada Soft Drink Association.
  In addition, under Mr. Fiore's direction, Pepsi-Cola has become 
actively involved with community youth programs in an effort to guide 
young people in the right direction. Pepsi-Cola has participated in 
public awareness programs such as Just Say No To Drugs and Don't Drop 
Out Of School. In his community and company, he has made contributions 
to the minority community so that it may grow and prosper.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I rise to recognize my friend, 
John V. Fiore, and I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting him for 
his outstanding commitment to his community.


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