[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 84 (Friday, May 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        THEODORE J. BIAGINI HONORED BY SISTER-COUNTY COMMISSION

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, as a former member of the Santa Clara 
County Board of Supervisors, I rise, today, to acknowledge and extend 
my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Theodore J. Biagini, being honored 
by the county of Santa Clara, CA-Province of Florence, Italy Sister-
County Commission as this year's recipient of the 1995 Medici Medal 
Citizen of the Year Award. Mr. Biagini will be honored at the Medici 
Masked Ball being held Saturday, May 20, 1995.
  The Sister-County Commission is committed to fostering the exchange 
of art, culture, education, and technology in many diverse areas 
between the people and governments of the county of Santa Clara and 
Province of Florence. Presentation of the Medici Medallion is reserved 
for prominent citizens of Santa Clara County, who typify philanthropic, 
intellectual, and cultural awareness as exemplified by the spirit of 
the Renaissance.
  Theodore J. Biagini has a long history of public service dating back 
to 1963 when he was president of the Student Bar Association of Santa 
Clara University School of Law. Since then, Mr. Biagini has served on 
numerous civic and charitable boards including the Italian American 
Heritage Association, the San Jose Sports Arena Task Force, Eastfield 
Childrens' Center, and the Santa Clara University Board of Regents.
  Indeed, Ted Biagini is a modern day example of a Renaissance man, 
turning his gifts and intellect to a wide range of activities, all of 
which have enriched our community and its people.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my own congratulations and 
gratitude to Mr. Biagini on behalf of my constituents in the 16th 
District and the U.S. House of Representatives.


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