[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 2 (Thursday, January 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E15-E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN CELEBRATION OF ELMER AND MARY SIMONIS' 50TH ANNIVERSARY

                                 ______


                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 1996

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Elmer and Mary 
Simonis in celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. For 50 years, 
Elmer and Mary have demonstrated true devotion and commitment to each 
other, their family, and their community.
  Throughout his career, Elmer's work with the space program led to his 
involvement in producing the guidance systems for our moon shots. He 
also spent time assembling the moon buggy. Mary kept busy with the 
children's Parent-Teacher Association, Brownies, and Girl Scouts. And, 
she still found time to work as a nurse's aid in a local hospital.
  Together they have resided for 21 years on Grove Street in Muskego, 
WI. Here they raised three lovely daughters, Mary, Donna, and Annette. 
Growing up, the girls had wonderful role models in parents who were 
active in various school and church functions. Now, the Simonis' love 
extends further to their nine beautiful grandchildren.
  As we begin 1996, it is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest 
wishes for a wonderful 50th anniversary and many more happy returns to 
Elmer and Mary Simonis.

[[Page E16]]


                        TRIBUTE TO PAT ZICARELLI

                                 ______


                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 1996

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Pat 
Zicarelli, who is the outgoing president of the San Fernando Valley 
Association of Realtors. Under Pat's aggressive leadership, the 
association expanded membership services, became deeply involved in 
community affairs, and raised significant funds for the Make-a-Wish 
Foundation. With his energy and enthusiasm, Pat was an excellent leader 
for the association. His successor will find him a tough act to follow.
  Pat has a 20-year history of participation in civic, community, and 
business affairs, in the San Fernando Valley. Indeed, his resume is 
crowded with credits. To cite a few of many examples: Pat is serving a 
second term as president of the Tarzana Chamber of Commerce, has been 
an executive business fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy 
Association, has worked with local crime watch programs, and for 2 
years was on the board of directors of the Miss California USA Pageant.
  Not surprisingly, Pat has been the recipient of numerous awards 
through the years. In 1982, he was named Realtor-Associate of the Year 
by the San Fernando Valley Association of Realtors; in 1992 Assemblyman 
Richard Katz selected Pat to receive the San Fernando Valley Small 
Business Owner of the Year Award. Pat was also given the Outstanding 
Person of the Year Award by the Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.
  As president of the Valley Association of Realtors, Pat championed 
the adaptation of new technologies. Always on top of the latest 
innovations, Pat improved and expanded CRIS-NET, which is widely 
recognized as one of the industry's most advanced real estate 
information systems. He has positioned the association to be a key 
player in the information age.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Pat Zicarelli, who has 
just concluded a successful tenure as president of the San Fernando 
Valley Association of Realtors. His commitment to business and 
dedication to his community are an example for us all.

                          ____________________