[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E341]
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                         HONORING SERGIO ZILLI

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                         HON. RICHARD W. POMBO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 1996

  Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate my uncle, 
Mr. Sergio Zilli, on the celebration of his 60th birthday. Uncle Serge 
has been an invaluable source of advice to me, in particular since I 
was sworn in to Congress.
  Serge is a happily married family man. He and Carol have raised three 
wonderful children. he has a successful business career, and his 
outgoing nature has won him hundreds of friends through California.
  His adventures in politics, however, have produced mixed results. 
Serge had a promising beginning when he was elected student body 
president at Jefferson Grammar School in Tracy, CA, and he has always 
been active in civic affairs.
  In the early 1970's, he made a run for the congressional seat held by 
a former member of this body, the Honorable John J McFall. Serge made a 
mighty effort, but the incumbent held on.
  Nearly 20 years later, with Serge's support, I was elected to 
essentially the same seat. Thank you for your support, Uncle Serge, and 
best wishes on your 60th birthday.

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