[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE FRANK PIOMBO

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before the House to celebrate 
the life of a most distinguished citizen and incomparable friend, 
retired Superior Court Judge Frank Piombo, who passed away peacefully 
at his home in Redwood City, California, on September 21, 1998. A 
Memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in 
Judge Piombo's parish on September 25th.
  Born and reared in San Francisco, Frank Piombo was a resident of 
Redwood City for 51 years, making the Bay Area his lifelong home. For 
this decision we, the residents of San Mateo County, are very grateful 
because we shall forever remember the contributions he made both to our 
community and our country.
  To his country, Frank gave years of dedicated and courageous service. 
During World War II, he served in the 100th U.S. Infantry, earning a 
Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After the War, he continued to serve in 
the Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Colonel.
  A distinguished graduate of the California educational system, Judge 
Piombo did undergraduate work at Stanford and the University of 
California at Berkeley, graduating from U.C.'s Hastings College of the 
Law in 1949.
  To his community, Frank Piombo devoted himself to a career in public 
service. He was a Deputy District Attorney for San Mateo County, as 
well as City Attorney for the City of Millbrae. In 1971, he was 
appointed a Municipal Court Judge, and later that year Governor Ronald 
Reagan elevated Frank Piombo to the Superior Court.
  His devotion to the community extended beyond his judicial duties. He 
was active in the Elks, the Eagles, and the Sons of Italy. He was known 
for contriving some of the best practical jokes on scores of people and 
these stories are now legendary. His love of card games was a well 
established fact, and he was known to show up at a moment's notice for 
a game.
  Nothing in the world meant more to Frank Piombo than his family. He 
was married for 47 years to the love of his life, Lydia, and they were 
blessed with five children: Lee, Robert, Nancy, Susan and Jan, as well 
as ten magnificent grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank Piombo's life was a beautiful combination--his 
deep pride in his Italian-American heritage, his patriotism rooted in 
the Constitution and the law, his great faith which gave him guidance 
and unswerving belief in the beatitudes, and love of the family which 
was unparalleled. His gift to me was our friendship and I shall 
treasure this all my life. I ask that the entire House honor this good 
and faithful citizen because of how he lived and who he was. Frank 
Piombo was the best of America.

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