[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  DOMINIC FRINZI RECIPIENT OF TED MAZZA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, 1996

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 1996

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, this Saturday evening, April 
27, 1996, the Italian Community Center of Milwaukee will honor Attorney 
Dominic Frinzi with the Ted Mazza Community Service Award. I join the 
Italian Community Center in congratulating Mr. Frinzi on this well-
deserved recognition.
  Milwaukeeans will always remember Dominic Frinzi's quick action to 
defend the honor of Wisconsin baseball fans. In 1965, when the 
Milwaukee Braves decided to move to Atlanta, the team wanted to change 
its name to the Atlanta Braves during its last season in Milwaukee. 
There was just one problem, there was already a corporation named the 
Atlanta Braves registered in Wisconsin--courtesy of a certain quick-
thinking Milwaukee attorney. Dominic Frinzi prevented the Braves' 
owners from adding insult to Wisconsin's injury, and earned the 
recognition of legendary New York Times sportswriter and Wisconsin 
native, Red Smith.
  Wisconsinites are also well acquainted with the slogan ``Go with 
Frinzi--he gets things done!,'' heard throughout our State during 
Dominic Frinzi's two bids for Wisconsin Governor. Candidate Frinzi was 
known for his straightforward answers, colorful quotes, and innovative 
policy ideas. Though he never found his way to the Governor's mansion, 
Dominic Frinzi's engaging style and his open relationship with the 
press drew many independent voters into the electoral process.
  Born the son of an Italian immigrant in 1921, Dominic Frinzi was 
given the middle name Henry in honor of the renowned opera tenor, 
Enrico Caruso. He has lived up to that name, compiling a world-class 
collection of opera recordings, teaching the Italian Community Center's 
opera series and coordinating the Golden Age of Opera exhibit at 
Milwaukee's Festa Italiana. He also served as national president of 
UNICO, a nationwide Italian American civic service organization, and 
earned its highest honor, the Dr. Anthony P. Vastola Gold Medal Award. 
Dominic Frinzi is an original member of the Italian Community Center of 
Milwaukee and serves on its board of directors.
  Dominic Frinzi also served as a Milwaukee County Court Commissioner 
for 40 years and practiced law for 44. His work in the criminal and 
civil arenas has earned him the respect of the Wisconsin legal 
community.
  Dominic Frinzi's long and distinguished career of public service, his 
work to expand our community's cultural horizons and his devotion to 
the Italian-American community exemplify the spirit of the Ted Mazza 
Community Service Award. I commend the Italian Community Center on an 
excellent selection, and I congratulate Dominic Frinzi on this well-
deserved honor.

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