[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 41 (Monday, April 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
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  HONORING FATHER BILL SANGIOVANNI FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2002

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
honor an outstanding member of our community and my good friend, Father 
Bill Sangiovanni. Father Bill has been a fixture in our community for 
many years and because of his seemingly endless contributions, we owe 
him a great debt of gratitude.
  As a spiritual guide, he has nourished the souls of many--often 
providing much needed comfort in the hardest of personal trials. From 
South Dakota to Connecticut, Father Bill has touched the lives of 
thousands. His commitment and dedication is unequaled and as he 
celebrates the anniversary of his ordainment, I know that he is 
reflecting on his many experiences.
  Father Bill has served in an array of positions in the public arena. 
For a number of years, he served as assistant to former Congressman 
Stewart B. McKinney and later as special assistant to the Minority 
Leader of the Connecticut General Assembly. Appointed by former 
Governor Lowell Weiker, Father Bill served on the Connecticut Ethics 
Commission in 1991 and was elected Vice-Chair just a year later. He 
would then go on to serve as the interim Chairman. Even with his 
extensive involvement with the government at both the state and federal 
level, perhaps his most cherished memories are from his many years in 
education.
  Graduating from Fairfield University with a Masters in Education, 
Father Bill has and continues to be the consummate educator. I have 
often spoke of our nation's need for talented educators, ready to help 
our children learn and grow. Father Bill is a true reflection of this 
ideal. He spent two years at Assumption School and five as the Director 
of Ministry at Sacred Heart University. For the last sixteen years, 
Father Bill has been a teacher and administrator at Notre Dame Catholic 
High School in Fairfield, Connecticut. I have always held the firm 
belief that education is the cornerstone of great success. An 
invaluable resource to many of our young people, he has helped hundreds 
to obtain the knowledge and skills they will need to enjoy successful 
futures. Father Bill is loved and respected by students, parents, and 
faculty alike. This is his legacy.
  On a personal note, Bill and I grew up together. We argued and 
challenged each other but learned the values that guided our respective 
ways since.
  Father Bill has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. His 
unparalleled commitment and dedication has made a real difference in 
countless lives. It is my great honor to stand today to extend my 
sincere thanks and appreciation to Father Bill Sangiovanni for all of 
his good work.

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