[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E179]
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                       TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW CAPANO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
the selfless and steadfast dedication and outstanding public service of 
Matthew Capano, to the community of West Paterson, NJ. As Mayor of the 
Borough of West Paterson from 1994 to 1997, Matt has demonstrated time 
and again effective responsibility and leadership. Before becoming 
mayor, Matt served the people of West Paterson as a member on the 
Borough Council, from 1987 to 1992.
  Matt has made significant contributions, politically, to West 
Paterson through his involvement as a member of the West Paterson 
Democratic Club, of which he at one time served as the club president.
  Matt's involvement both politically and civically, has instilled 
pride amongst the people of West Paterson. There is a renewed sense of 
commitment to making the Borough an even greater community for its 
present and future generations.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Matt's wife, 
Donna, and their family, as well as the people of West Paterson, in 
recognizing the outstanding achievements and commitment to public 
service of Matthew Capano.

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