[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 9, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S2459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD DEROSSI

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
Donald DeRossi who is this year's recipient of the Distinguished 
Service Award at the Hendricks House's 5th Annual Awards Dinner. As a 
small business owner, he has set an outstanding example of quality, 
production, and leadership. These business qualities have been 
reflected in his extensive community and charitable activities.
  Mr. DeRossi began working at DeRossi & Son Company in Vineland, New 
Jersey in 1960 under his father, Dominick and his grandfather, Angelo. 
From them, Mr. DeRossi learned all aspects of the clothing business. 
Today, DeRossi is seen as a premier clothing supplier of military dress 
coats for the US Defense Department. Under Mr. DeRossi, who currently 
serves as president, the company has received numerous awards. Most 
recently, DeRossi received the United States Small Business 
Administration ``Administrator's Award for Excellence,'' as well as the 
Defense Supply Center's Small Business contractor of the year award.
  Mr. DeRossi has put the same enthusiasm and energy into his community 
and charitable work as he has put into his business. He has dedicated 
countless hours of service to such commendable causes as the United 
Way, the YMCA, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer 
Association, the March of Dimes, the 4H Club, and Muscular Dystrophy. 
He has sat on the Boards of such community organizations as the Urban 
Enterprise Zone, Ellison School, the University of Medicine and 
Dentistry of New Jersey, and the Vineland Chamber of Commerce.
  On the eve of his receipt of this award, Mr. DeRossi deserves to be 
recognized for his outstanding services to both the business community 
and his community of Vineland, New Jersey. He is an exemplary 
businessman, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to show my 
appreciation for all he has accomplished.

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