[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E756]
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                   TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JACK L. ROMANO

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                             HON. JIM DAVIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2001

  Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute 
to Jack L. Romano, a great leader in the Tampa Bay community, who 
recently lost his valiant battle with cancer at age 62.
  Jack was known in Tampa for his selfless and tireless efforts on 
behalf of countless local charities and community organizations. Jack 
Romano lived his life to the fullest, always looking for ways to give 
back to his home. Whether he was volunteering as president of the 
Southwest Florida Blood Bank, or on the board of the Gulf Ridge Council 
of Boy Scouts, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Ye Mystic Krewe 
of Gasparilla or the Tampa Museum of Art, Jack gave 110 percent. Jack 
didn't know the meaning of ``halfway.'' His talent and dedication 
touched virtually every facet of our community and his limitless good 
deeds will continue to inspire others to follow his example.
  Jack's character was equally inspiring. His kindness was always 
evident in his broad smile and his welcoming handshake. He never came 
upon a stranger, and he treated everyone he encountered with respect 
and appreciation. Jack Romano was truly a gentleman in the finest sense 
of the word. In business, family and community, Jack was loved and 
respected.
  Today, I would like to thank Jack Romano for dedicating his life to 
making Tampa and Hillsborough County a better place to live and work, 
and extend heartfelt sympathies on behalf of our entire community to 
the Romano family for their loss. Jack's departure is very much our 
loss too.

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