[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
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                    ROMA SPORTS CLUB MAN OF THE YEAR

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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 for you to join me in 
honoring Charlie Stillitano, of Westfield, NJ, as the Roma Sports Club 
``Man of the Year.'' Charlie has proven to be a leader in the soccer 
community of New Jersey for the last two decades, eventually becoming 
vice-chairman of the U.S. Soccer Federation Foundation, a position 
which he currently holds.
  Charlie's commitment to soccer began when, as an undergraduate 
student at Princeton University from 1977 to 1981, he was a key player 
on the university's soccer team, becoming an All-America and All-Ivy 
League defender. In 1978, Charlie was a member of the United States 
under-19 team, and in 1981, played professionally for the New York 
United Soccer Club.
  Graduating from Rutgers University law school in 1987, Charlie when 
on to become an attorney, first with the AT&T Credit Corp., and then 
with the law firm of Crummy, Del Deo, Dolan, and Griffinger and 
Vecchione. Although a successful attorney, Charlie never gave up on his 
commitment to soccer, becoming, in 1994, an integral part of the World 
Cup being hosted by the United States at Giant Stadium. It was Charlie 
who, in his capacity as venue executive director for New York/New 
Jersey and Giant Stadium, oversaw the $1 million project that enabled 
the Bermuda grass field to be grown over the stadium's astroturf.
  From the World Cup, Charlie has since gone on to become vice-
president and general manager of the MetroStars. Seeking to give back 
to the community, Charlie has in recent years become a factor in the 
advancement of the sport of soccer in New Jersey on all levels. From 
his becoming first vice-president of the New Jersey State Soccer 
Association to his coaching of many teams within the New Jersey State 
system, Charlie has proven his commitment to the sport of soccer and 
the community at large.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Charlie's wife 
Cary, their daughter Isabella, and all of the soccer players, young and 
old, in New Jersey, in honoring a true pioneer in New Jersey soccer.

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