[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      A TRIBUTE TO GUS A. PEDICONE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to utter a few words 
about Gus Pedicone, a man truly worth honoring. Born and raised in 
Philadelphia, Mr. Pedicone has been a great leader to his community. 
His achievements are well worth noting as they demonstrate the positive 
results that come with hard work and determination.
  Perhaps such determination and desire to succeed came about through 
Gus's early years as a soldier. Serving in both World War II and the 
Korean conflict, Gus displayed his commitment to serve this community, 
a commitment that has now spanned over fifty years. Soon after his 
career as a soldier, Gus entered the political arena, first as a 
committeeman, then as a Republican Ward Leader for the 26th Ward. At 
the pinnacle of his political career in 1971, he was even a candidate 
for United States Congress.
  Obtaining degrees from both the Palmer Business School, and the 
highly esteemed Wharton School of Business at the University of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. Pedicone's business savvy is self-evident. He started 
his own air freight business in 1965, which became a very successful 
endeavor. Gus was also on the State Tax Equalization Board for 14 
years, and was a recent appointee to the State Board of Automotive 
Manufacturers. While too often such success is coupled with a loss of 
community spirit, Gus has proven his loyalty as a member of the Sons of 
Italy and as a past member of the Lions Club.
  Aside from all these accomplishments, Mr. Speaker, Gus Pedicone 
should be recognized for his legacy as a role model. He is well known 
throughout the Philadelphia community as a gentleman and a man of his 
word. Just the other day, I spoke to his Democratic counter part, the 
Honorable Ronald Donatucci. Although Mr. Pedicone and Mr. Donatucci 
spent years opposing each other on election day, Ron had nothing but 
praise for Gus. All of us can only hope to be so well thought of by our 
opponents.
  Gus Pedicone is a truly remarkable man. His diverse achievements in 
both the private and public realms give way only to his continuing 
desire to serve his community as best he can. He has had a positive 
effect on all aspects of our community for over fifty years, and for 
this I would like to express my deepest gratitude.

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