[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 20 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E151-E152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY GOVERNALE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Anthony Governale, a 
former mayor of San Bruno, California and a dedicated community leader 
of San Mateo County who passed away on December 29, 1998.
  Born in Brooklyn in 1929, Anthony Governale became interested in 
politics at a young age, helping his uncle run for a Brooklyn ward 
seat. He moved to San Francisco in 1950 where he met his wife who was 
performing in community theater--his other passion that was equal only 
to politics.
  Mr. Governale was very active in politics, assisting numerous state, 
local and federal campaigns as well as serving as President of the San 
Mateo County Democratic Council. He was elected to public office in 
1971 when he won election to the San Bruno City Council. He served as 
Mayor from 1974-75 and remained on the Council until 1978.
  Mr. Governale was also active in a broad range of civic groups 
including serving as Executive Director of the Daly City-Colma Chamber 
of Commerce, board member of the San Mateo County Fair, and as 
President of the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce Governing Board up until 
his death.
  Mr. Governale also served on the governing board of Shelter Network 
of San Mateo County and was the first Chairman of the San Mateo County 
Health Center Foundation Board. The Foundation's resources directly 
improve the lives of patients at San Mateo County General Hospital.
  Mr. Speaker, Anthony Governale was a very kind and selfless man 
dedicated to his family, his community and his country. All who knew 
him sought his wisdom and advice on issues and life in general. He 
lives on through his three children and two grandchildren, through his 
devoted wife Helen, and through all of us who were blessed to be part 
of his life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
wonderful man who lived a life of purpose and to extend our deepest 
sympathy to Helen Governale and the entire Governale family.

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