[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 123 (Thursday, October 5, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
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TRIBUTE TO ALBERT MARDIROSSIAN, JR., PASSAIC LIONS CLUB MAN OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
deeds of a person I am proud to call my friend, Albert Mardirossian, 
Jr. of Clifton, New Jersey, who will be recognized on Friday, October 
6, 2000 as the Passaic Lions Club Man of the Year. He was feted because 
of his many years of service and leadership. The 80-year-old 
organization chooses one man each year that has, ``given themselves to 
both the city and its residents.'' It is only appropriate that he be 
honored, for he has a long history of caring, generosity and commitment 
to others.
  Albert was recognized for his many years of leadership in New Jersey, 
which I have been honored to represent in Congress since 1997, and so 
it is only fitting that these words are immortalized in the annals of 
this greatest of all freely elected bodies.
  Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Albert Mardirossian, Jr. graduated from 
Clifton High School in 1956. He received his BS from Fairleigh 
Dickinson University in 1960. As an undergraduate, he served as Class 
President, Student Council President and Captain of the Fencing Team. 
Later, he was the school's fundraising chair in 1965 and its Alumni 
President in 1966.
  Albert has always been an active and involved leader. The time at 
Fairleigh Dickinson instilled in Albert the attributes necessary for 
him to become a stellar force in the community. It was the small steps 
in the beginning of his career that taught him the fundamentals that 
would make him a role model to the people that he now serves.
  Known for a questioning mind and an ability to get things done, 
Albert has received numerous community awards. These include two 
previous ``Man of the Year'' designations. The Passaic Optimists named 
him in 1985, and the Passaic Old Timers AA tapped him in 1986. He also 
received ``Appreciation Awards'' from the Hispanic Information Center 
of Passaic in 1985 and from the Passaic County Freeholders in 1993. In 
addition, he is a winner of the Councilman Jim Shoop Community Service 
Award and the Deacon Magnus Ellen Community Service Award.
  Currently, Al builds homes and develops properties in South Jersey, 
mostly in Little Egg Harbor Township in Ocean County. This native of 
Passaic and Clifton resident is active in both communities. He has long 
donated time and money to school athletics. This was evidenced in 1999 
with the naming of the Passaic High School ``Albert Mardirossian, Jr. 
Weight & Training Room.'' Sports are a passion for Al since he used to 
own two sporting goods stores.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Albert's family and 
friends and me in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable service to 
the community of Albert Mardirossian, Jr., a true humanitarian.

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