[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF JEAN AND FRANK PERRUCCI, RECIPIENTS OF THE ``LIFETIME 
  ACHIEVEMENT COUPLE'' AWARD FROM THE BAYONNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jean and Frank 
Perrucci for receiving the ``Lifetime Achievement Couple'' award from 
the Bayonne Historical Society, Inc., and for their extraordinary 
accomplishments in community service.
  The Perrucci's, who have dedicated their time and service to the City 
of Bayonne for more than fifty years, are the first couple to be 
jointly recognized by the organization. From veterans organizations, to 
school charities and church functions, the Perrucci's willingness to 
get involved and work toward the improvement of the City of Bayonne has 
been exceptional.
  A World War II veteran of the United States Army and the Maritime 
Service, Mr. Perrucci has continued to play an integral role in a 
variety of veterans groups. Of the many organizations he is involved 
with, Mr. Perrucci serves as chairman of the World War II Welfare Fund 
and as commander of the Hudson County Catholic War Veterans. In 
addition, he is president of Bayonne for the Battleship of New Jersey, 
Inc.
  Mr. Perrucci's efforts on behalf of war veterans have not gone 
unnoticed. He has been recognized by the Catholic War Veterans, 
receiving the Hudson County Home Award and Hudson County Commanders 
Award, and was honored again by the National Catholic War Veterans, 
receiving the National Award and the Lifetime Member Award.
  Jean Perrucci, a life-long resident of Bayonne, has been a community 
activist for more than three decades. Never turning away from a 
challenge or the chance to help someone in need, Mrs. Perrucci is a 
wonderful role model for civic and community involvement.
  Mrs. Perrucci has been instrumental to so many organizations, 
offering her knowledge, guidance, and experience. From serving as Chair 
of the ``I Love Bayonne'' project, to collecting food for the Make A 
Difference Day program, to raising funds for the Bayonne Vietnam 
Memorial monument, Mrs. Perrucci's work has greatly impacted the lives 
of the residents of Bayonne.
  Mr. and Mrs. Perrucci, the parents of four children and seven 
grandchildren, spearheaded and founded a grassroots organization called 
the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne twenty-nine years ago and instituted 
the Frank P. Perrucci Scholarship Award for students.
  For more than fifty years of extraordinary service to the City of 
Bayonne, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating this 
remarkable couple on receiving the Bayonne Historical Society, Inc.'s 
``Lifetime Achievement Couple'' award. Their contributions to the City 
and to the 13th Congressional District remain unmatched and I wish them 
luck in their future endeavors.

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