[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 136 (Thursday, October 26, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING JOSEPH P. NACCHIO

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2000

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
to recognize Joe Nacchio, chairman and chief executive officer of Qwest 
Communications International Inc. of Denver, CO, and join the National 
Italian American Foundation as it honors him for the Special 
Achievement Award in Communications which will be presented on October 
28, 2000, in Washington, DC.
  As the Representative of Colorado's Sixth Congressional District, and 
a fellow Italian-American, I am extremely pleased to recognize Joe 
Nacchio as he receives this award.
  Joe Nacchio was born in Brooklyn to a blue collar Italian immigrant 
family. His late grandparents and great-grandparents all arrived in 
America via Ellis Island. It is an honor for me to recognize the 
determination and commitment he has exhibited in his personal and 
professional life. He has been blessed, fortunate and has epitomized 
the entrepreneurial spirit, especially at Qwest, in order to achieve 
this award and great success in the high technology world. His parents, 
Frank and Carmela Nacchio, will join Joe in Washington, DC, as he is 
recognized for his exemplary contributions to corporate success and 
growth. I know that Joe has been a great source of pride for them and 
his wife, Anne, and his sons, David and Michael.
  The people of Colorado have every right to be proud of him, 
especially now that Qwest Communications is the largest private 
employer in the State. I salute Joe Nacchio, for his leadership and 
drive, which has and will continue to benefit the business environment 
as well as his deep commitment to his family, values, and principles as 
an Italian-American.

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