[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 28 (Thursday, March 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E402]
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  DeLAURO COMMENDS SISTER ANN MATTHEW LORUSSO AND WILLIAM IOVANNE FOR 
                      THEIR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 1997

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speakers, on Sunday, October 27, 1996, the American 
Committee on Italian Migration will honor Sister Ann Matthew Lorusso 
and E. William Iovanne with the 1996 Community Service Award. I am very 
pleased to rise today to recognize the great work of the American 
Committee on Italian Migration and the wonderful contributions to the 
community made by Sister Ann and Bill. Both of these individuals have 
deep roots in the New Haven community and have made great efforts to 
give something back to the city and the people who live here.
  Sister Ann has been with the hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven 
since 1968 and her tenure there has produced unique programs and 
projects. A dedicated nurse, Sister Ann spent years in nurse management 
at St. Raphael's because she loved to be with the patients and to work 
with people. She is now the parish nurse coordinator for the hospital. 
She oversees an interdenominational program which puts a nurse in 
synagogues and churches to meet the wellness needs of the congregation. 
Sister Ann has referred to the program as ``community nursing'' and she 
focuses on educational programs to prevent illness and disease. As 
health care becomes increasingly difficult to access, Sister Ann is 
heading a program that reaches out to people and makes sure they get 
the care they need.
  In addition to work at the Hospital of St. Raphael, Sister Ann has 
served on the Mayor's Commission on Aging since 1994. It is in this 
capacity that she is able to address the needs of the area's elderly. 
Sister Ann speaks passionately about finding ways to tap into community 
resources to ensure that our elderly community is provided for. We are 
very lucky to have such a dedicated educator and advocate working on 
behalf of the people of New Haven.
  This tribute is a most appropriate honor for Bill Iovanne because he 
is so proud of his Italian heritage and is deeply committed to the 
Italian-American community here in New Haven. A lifelong resident of 
Wooster Square, Bill took over the business his father started. His 
tenure as president of Iovanne Funeral Home has earned him the respect 
and admiration of many. I have known Bill for many, many years and our 
families remain closely connected. He has never failed to help families 
in their time of need. The loss of a loved one is such a trying, 
difficult time but Bill provides comfort and support to everyone. 
Indeed, Bill is not only passionately devoted to his own family, he has 
a reputation for treating everyone like a member of the family.
  I am very proud to join the American Committee on Italian Migration 
as they honor these two remarkable individuals. They have dedicated 
their lives to working with and for others and I commend them for their 
commitment to their Italian-American heritage. They make me proud to be 
a member of the Italian-American community.

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