[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 172 (Wednesday, December 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN HONOR OF STEPHEN V. BARBARO

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Stephen V. Barbaro in 
recognition of his commitment to his community.
  Stephen V. Barbaro was born and raised in New York City. He went to 
Midwood High School. After graduation he went on to receive his 
bachelor's degree from St. John's University. Following college, he 
received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School. He is married to 
Margaret L. Pecoraro. Margaret is also an attorney. They are the proud 
parents of three wonderful children, Stephanie, Katherine, and Stephen 
Joseph.
  Stephen has been a practicing attorney for almost twenty years. He is 
a partner in Alter & Barbaro, Esq., a well-known law firm with offices 
in Canarsie and Brooklyn Heights. He is engaged in a general practice, 
which include real estate, landlord tenant law, and general litigation.
  Together with his partner, Mitch Alter, Stephen has been involved in 
numerous community activities and programs. They have a high school 
internship program; a minority scholarship program; and a computer 
literacy program. Their voluntary activities are designed to provide 
young people with increased opportunities as well as a chance to learn 
real world skills.
  Mr. Speaker, Stephen V. Barbaro has been a dedicated community 
businessman and active volunteer during his twenty years of practicing 
law. As such, he is more than worthy of receiving our recognition 
today. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring this truly dedicated 
man.




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