[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 57 (Monday, April 26, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO FRANK PASQUERILLA

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 26, 1999

  Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, it's with sadness that I note the passing 
last week of Mr. Frank J. Pasquerilla of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
  Frank Pasquerilla was the perfect example of the American Dream.
  Growing up poor, through hard-work and dedication he built a Fortune 
500 Company. Recognizing the opportunity America had given him, he 
supported a wide range of economic development, educational 
advancement, and cultural activities.
  Frank made possible the Performing Arts Center at the University of 
Pittsburgh at Johnstown, educational facilities at Notre Dame, health 
care facilities at Georgetown University, and environmental 
opportunities such as the Heritage Discovery Center in Cambria City.
  Frank was someone who could work with people of all philosophies, all 
backgrounds, and all regions because he always kept in mind what was 
best for the people, and because he always respected the needs of 
individuals.
  Frank has been involved in every step of development in Johnstown for 
the last 40 years, and because of him today we have a community with 
more people working than ever before in history, with cultural 
activities broader than at any time in history, and with a core of 
educational opportunities.
  A decade ago I was on an election oversight mission to Central 
America with then Notre Dame President Father Hesburgh. When he found 
out I knew Frank he asked me to intervene because Frank had given the 
university a contribution for a new building, but wouldn't let them 
name it for him. We called him from the plane, and it took a great deal 
of urging, but he finally consented to let the University place his 
name on the building.
  Frank wasn't trying to build a name for himself, but rather to build 
a legacy for people to help improve their lives, as he'd been able to 
improve his. And he succeeded.
  Frank Pasquerilla's life stands as a symbol of what we can accomplish 
in America, and his memory is a reminder of the greatness of an 
individual, and of our Nation.

                          ____________________