[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 97 (Monday, July 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           MR. RONALD A. BELFIGLIO'S RETIREMENT FROM CITIBANK

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 1998

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the vital 
contributions to New York City made by Mr. Ronald A. Belfiglio 
throughout his distinguished career with Citibank. Mr. Belfiglio is 
today celebrating his retirement from the position of Division 
Executive for Citibank's Corporate Realty Services.
  As the head of the Corporate Realty Services Division, Mr. Belfiglio 
was responsible for 2,500 office and branch locations in 33 countries, 
in-house architectural, engineering and construction supervision, 
acquisition and divestiture of space, long range space planning, 
oversight of 900 employees, and an operations and capital budget 
totaling over $3.5 billion.
  It is through Ronald Belfiglio's vision and leadership that Citibank 
continues to be a model corporate citizen. The budget of the Corporate 
Realty Services Division allowed for all the amenities and services 
provided to the community in the eight years since Citibank's Court 
Square headquarters has been in existence. These amenities include the 
construction of a Public Library in Citibank's Court Square building, 
art exhibition space, as well as providing a welcoming environment at 
Citibank for the Queens community,.
  Further, because of Mr. Belfiglio's concern for Court Square's 
neighbors, Citibank has provided generous grants to various community 
and civic organizations. In fact, since 1989, over $500,000 in grants 
has been given to neighborhood organizations within my Congressional 
District's local Community Planning Board #2.
  It is with gratitude that I rise today to recognize Mr. Belfiglio's 
distinguished career and indispensable contributions to the Queens' 
community. His leadership and awareness have ensured that Citibank's 
Court Square is not simply an impersonal corporate center, but a vital 
part of and generous contributor to the surrounding community.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in congratulating Mr. 
Ronald Belfiglio on his outstanding achievements and wishing him well 
on his retirement.

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