[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E900]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      A SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MR. FRED FABRIZIO ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay special tribute to an outstanding individual from the State of 
Ohio. Mr. Fred Fabrizio, a physical therapist, is celebrating 39 years 
of distinguished service to his community in Tiffin and throughout 
Ohio.
  Mr. Fabrizio, originally a Youngstown native, attended Heidelberg 
College in Tiffin prior to entering The Ohio State University, College 
of Physical Therapy. After graduating in 1962, he and his wife, 
Carmella moved to Peoria, IL. After only a short year they moved back 
to the town where they first met and fell in love.
  Over a small kitchen table at home on Coe Street, Fred made a very 
important decision to partner with Pat Therriault, PT. After seven 
years of hard work, perseverance and success, Fred and Pat formed P.T. 
Services Inc. Since 1972 P.T. Services has grown to provide 
rehabilitation services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech 
therapy, aquatic therapy, corporate wellness and athletic training 
throughout the State of Ohio. Their dedication to their patients is an 
example for all healthcare professionals across the country.
  Mr. Fabrizio has utilized this strong work ethic and dedication in 
his personal life. He is an avid runner, swimmer and bicyclist. He has 
competed and finished the prestigious Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon twice. 
He has also competed in America's top cross county ski race, the 
Birkebeiner, over 10 times. At present, Mr. Fabrizio is training for a 
100-mile ultra-marathon in Leadville, CO.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Fabrizio's dedication and service have earned him 
the highest regard for his character as a husband to his charming and 
dedicated wife, Kathy, father, grandfather, and physical therapist. At 
this time I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Fabrizio and 
his family all the best in his retirement and future endeavors.

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