[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 5, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H10000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 WELCOMING THE HONORABLE VITO FOSSELLA TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor to be able to 
introduce the newest Member of our New York delegation, Vito Fossella, 
who is joined today by his good lady, Mary Pat, who is here with him 
watching this beautiful occasion.

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  Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for the Staten Island population to 
have such an accomplished legislator join us. Vito was formerly on the 
New York City Council for many years. He is now going to fill the shoes 
of the 13th Congressional District, who was so ably represented by Mrs. 
Paxon, Susan, whom we all know and did such an outstanding job in the 
days gone by.
  Vito, we wish you the best of luck. God bless in all of your new 
endeavors.

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