[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2007-E2008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF FRANK VELTRI

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 1998

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Frank Veltri of 
Plantation, FL. He is retiring after 24 years of service in this role, 
the culmination of a long history of public service to the community of 
South Florida.
  Frank Veltri's private sector career began in 1932 at the age of 20. 
He was auditor for the Dinkler Hotel System before moving onto a more 
daring pursuit in 1942. It was in that year that Frank became a flight 
instructor and flight commander for the RAF British Flight Training 
School Number 5 at Clewiston, FL. Frank settled into a niche following 
his stint as a flight instructor and became quite involved at the First 
Federal Savings and Loan Association of Miami, Beginning work at this 
association in 1945, his rise in stature is quite astonishing. Starting 
as a teller, assistant auditor, and chief accountant at the Association 
in Miami, Frank ultimately rose to the positions of Comptroller, Vice 
President, and Executive Vice President-Treasurer of the First Federal 
Savings and Loan Association of Broward County, FL.
  Broward County has profited immensely from the dedication and hard 
work of Frank Veltri. As far back as 1953, when Frank initially joined 
the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, he became involved in all 
types of civic matters. He has been the Chief of the Plantation 
Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Director of the Fort 
Lauderdale Chapter of the American Red Cross. Additionally, he has been 
a member of the Plantation Chamber of Commerce, serving as both its 
Director and President. Lastly, Frank was elected to serve on the 
Plantation Council, a predecessor to his Mayoral election in 1975. 
Since 1975, he has been reelected for 5 consecutive four-year terms. 
This is truly a testament to the quality of his work for the people of 
South Florida.
  The list of Committees on which Frank has served is also quite 
extensive. He has been a Member of the Broward County Metropolitan 
Planning Organization since 1977. In the early 1980's, Frank was a 
member of the Plantation Health Facilities Authority and the Solid 
Waste Advisory Committee. In addition, he has been a Board Member of 
the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Mr. Speaker, I am 
simply one person who has chosen to formally recognize Frank's hard 
work, but by no means am I the first to do so. Governor Graham 
appointed Frank to be a Member of the Crime 2000 Conference in 1982: 
this is surely an example of the high level of dedication that Mayor 
Veltri has shown throughout his years of public service.
  Though the civic arena is obviously very important to Frank Veltri, 
it is safe to say that Frank wears other important hats. He is also a 
loving husband, father, and grandfather. Simply put, I can't think of 
anything more important than one's relationship with their family.

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  In summary, all who know him or know of him will surely agree that 
Frank Veltri is an extraordinary individual. His tireless devotion to 
the residents of South Florida will be forever remembered. We all owe 
him a tremendous debt of gratitude.

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