[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 7 (Tuesday, February 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E71-E72]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MS. CLAIRE SALVIANO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2002

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
work of a woman I am proud to represent in Congress and even more 
honored to call my friend, Ms. Claire Salviano. Claire was recognized 
on Thursday, January 31, 2002 for her 25 years of dedicated service at 
the Department of Transportation for the Paterson Board of Education.
  It is only fitting that she be honored, in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest freely elected body on earth, for she has a long 
history of caring, leadership, and commitment to the children of her 
hometown.
  Claire Salviano was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Herbert and Clara 
Huntington. After

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graduating from a local high school, Claire married Virgil Salviano and 
raised five children. Once her children were grown, Claire decided to 
continue her education at Rutgers University and William Paterson 
University.
  Her intense involvement in the Paterson community began while her 
children were in elementary school. Claire served on the School #9 PTA 
as a member, organizer and a 10-year officer. As Claire's interest in 
serving the needs of children grew, she became deeply engaged in the 
Paterson Boys Club. She founded the New Jersey Auxiliaries of Boys 
Clubs and was the first woman to serve on the Board of Directors for 
the Boys Club. During her tenure as a board member, Claire led the 
fight to admit school-aged girls as full members of the club. She was 
successful in her crusade, thus beginning a new era, the Paterson Boys 
and Girls Club.
  Claire Salviano's service to the City of Paterson continued to grow 
as she founded and organized the South Paterson Neighborhood 
Association and the citywide neighborhood Crime Watch Program.
  In 1977, Claire was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the 
Paterson Board of Education. As a member and later President, she 
brought honor and distinction to the Board. Her efforts there did not 
go unnoticed as the Federation of Italian Societies recognized Claire 
as the Outstanding Woman of the Year.
  Claire initially served as the Supervisor and eventually became the 
Director of the Department of Transportation for the Board of 
Education. In this new position, she was responsible for overseeing the 
transportation of 7,500 students. She joined the School Transportation 
Supervisors Association and was President from 1995-1997. As President 
she chaired the annual state conference and was elected to represent 
the Eastern Division of the State Directors Association.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves so much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing the accomplishments of 
individuals like Claire Salviano. Her concern for the safety and well 
being of children is unparalleled and we are grateful for her years of 
dedication and hard work on behalf of the Children of Paterson.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, the City of 
Paterson. Claire's family and friends, all those who have been touched 
by Claire and me in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable service 
of Ms. Claire Salviano.

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