[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 6, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING BEN DiGREGORIO

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 1999

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Ben DiGregorio is that rare individual, 
someone who has devoted his life to the service of his country, his 
city and his community. He came to the Bronx when he was a year old and 
has lived here ever since. He joined the Navy as a young man and when 
he was discharged, joined the New York City Police Department. He has a 
marvelous 34 year career and was named the first commanding officer of 
the 49th Precinct when it opened in 1985. He retired three years later 
but was not finished.
  Captain DiGregorio was elected to Community School Board 11 and he 
has served in that capacity for 11 years. But he not only served on the 
Board but would go to schools to give career counseling and read to the 
students. He was honored by the Forum of Italian American Educators 
with their Community Service Award for his work on the School Board.
  Ben and his wife Virginia have a daughter, Donna, and two sons, 
Steven and David. He is retiring from Community School Board and I want 
to join his friends and colleagues in wishing him and his family all 
the good that life has to offer. He has certainly earned it.

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