[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING DOMINIC D. DiFRANCESCO FOR FIVE DECADES OF SERVICE

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                          HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2000

  Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dominic D. DiFrancesco 
for five decades of service to the United States of America. Dominic 
served his country as a Korean War veteran and was the past National 
Commander of the American Legion. He also served as Pennsylvania's 
National Executive Committeeman.
  On the national level of the American Legion, Dominic served as 
chairman of the Membership and Post Activities Committee and the 
Legislative Committee. He was also a member of the Public Relations 
Commission, The National Security Council and the Resolutions Sub-
committee. Dominic has been an active participant in veteran affairs in 
the 17th Congressional District where he has been a strong advocate for 
the improvement of services to veterans.
  Dominic also served as a special representative to Saudi Arabia prior 
to Desert Storm to gather information about the needs and concerns of 
U.S. soldiers.
  Dominic has recently been honored in my district by having the 
Dauphin County veterans building named in his honor. The Dominic D. 
DiFrancesco Veterans Memorial Office Building stands as a testimony of 
the service of Dominic and the many veterans like him who have given so 
much to their country.
  Dominic, thank you for your service to this great land of ours and to 
the 17th Congressional District, I know the entire United States House 
of Representatives joins me in honoring your many accomplishments.




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