[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E778]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN SENESKY

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
John Senesky of Belleville, NJ, in honor of his outstanding 
achievements in football.
  A resident of Belleville since 1958, John was a star football player 
at Belleville High School, from which he graduated in 1964. In 1968, 
after graduating from Montclair State College, John became a coach for 
the Belleville High School football team. Eventually he became the head 
varsity football coach, and he has held that position for more than 20 
seasons.
  John has coached nine Belleville teams to championship records, and 
has coached four teams to the State playoffs--1979, 1980, 1982, and 
1984. One of his proudest moments came when he coached the 1980 team to 
the State finals against West Essex at Giants Stadium. The Buccaneers 
beat Morris Knolls in the sectional semifinals the same year by a score 
of 14-7.
  John has nurtured many young athletes, specifically numerous All-
County and All-State players. The most notable was Dave Grant, who 
later went on to play football for the University of West Virginia, the 
Cincinnati Bengals, and the Green Bay Packers. He was a major 
contributor in leading the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII in 1989.
  Today, John remains actively involved with the Fellowship of 
Christian Athletes [FCA], providing many Belleville football players 
and township youth with positive insights.
  John is happily married to his wife, Carmela, and the couple have two 
sons: Daniel, 27, who is married to the former Lorraine Narvett, and 
Michael, 25.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, John's family 
and friends, and the township of Belleville in recognizing the 
outstanding and invaluable service to the community of John Senesky.

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