[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         AL RESCINIO, MAN OF THE YEAR, AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, March 3, the Amerigo Vespucci 
Society of Long Branch, N.J., my hometown, honored Al Rescinio as Man 
of the Year. I am proud to say that Al is a constituent and friend who 
has made innumerable contributions to our community, our county, and 
our state.
  Al was born and educated in Long Branch and later graduated from 
Upsala College with a degree in business. He worked for the 
international organization of certified public accountants, Haskins & 
Sells, while he and his wife Marge raised their four children. These 
children, who no doubt are Al's greatest source of pride and 
satisfaction, are now all successful professionals--individuals who are 
in turn making their own contributions to society.
  In 1968, Al started his own firm, Umberto Rescinio, C.P.A. Since 
then, he has participated in many national organizations and charities, 
giving back to those in need some of what he earned and achieved 
throughout his career.
  Locally, he has been affiliated with the Monmouth County Drug and 
Alcohol Abuse Commission and the NJ State Planning Council of Central 
Jersey. He has received many awards and citations for his 
contributions.
  On March 3, members of the Amerigo Vespucci Society honored him and 
thanked him for helping to raise the $62,000 that was donated this year 
to local charities by the Society. On that night, it was apparent how 
one man and one civic-minded organization can make a big difference in 
the lives of the citizens of their community.

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