[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E340-E341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORS ROSE SORRENTINO ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2001

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
honor one of New Haven, Connecticut's most treasured residents and my 
dear friend, Rose Sorrentino, as she celebrates her 80th birthday. 
Throughout her life, Rose has been an inspiration to all of those who 
have known her.

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  I have often spoke of the importance of volunteer work and the 
tremendous impact volunteers have on our communities. When I speak of 
the time and dedication that they give, I often think of all the good 
work Rose has done. A founder and past editor of the Bella Vista 
Reporter, Rose continues to write for the residential publication, 
ensuring that residents are informed about those issues most important 
to seniors. Rose has been the President of Bella Vista's 321 Club for 
over twenty years and she continues to volunteer as a courtesy caller--
making several calls each morning to check on her friends and 
neighbors.
  For the past thirty years, Rose has dedicated her energy and 
enthusiasm to giving a strong voice to the residents of Bella Vista and 
the elderly. In addition to her work at Bella Vista, Rose has also 
given her time to numerous local and State committees and service 
organizations. She continues to be an active member of the Committee on 
Aging for the State of Connecticut, the Committee Supporters of 
Hospice, and the Committee of the Elderly for the City of New Haven. 
Over the course of three decades, Rose has established herself as one 
of the most vocal advocates for Connecticut's elderly.
  Rose is known throughout the City of New Haven for her work as 
Democratic Ward chair for New Haven's 13th Ward. Her vibrancy and 
fervor is contagious--exhibiting the energy and tenacity one would see 
in someone more than half her age. Rose's commitment to public service 
is undeniable and she has certainly left an indelible mark on the local 
political arena.
  A mother of four, grandmother of three, and great-grandmother of 
three, I am continually in awe of the seemingly endless commitment and 
dedication Rose shows each day. I am proud to stand today and join her 
children, Penny, Peggy, Ernestine, and Susan, family, friends and 
community members in extending my sincere thanks and appreciation to 
Rose Sorrentino for her many contributions to our community. My warmest 
wishes for many more years of health and happiness. Happy birthday!

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