[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO RETIRING CHAIRMAN ROBERT W. GIARRUSSO

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the public service 
of a longtime local business leader in my Central New York district. 
From 1988 until just recently, Mr. Bob Giarrusso served as Chairman of 
the Onondaga County Republican Committee. I write to congratulate him 
on his retirement and to thank him for his fourteen years of service to 
our community. He is the longest serving chairman in the committee's 
history.
  During Bob's tenure, the Onondaga County Republican Committee 
flourished. He made the committee more democratic and more inclusive 
and expanded committee members' involvement and influence. His efforts 
supported Republican candidates at all levels of government, and his 
leadership encouraged some of our community's best and brightest 
individuals to run for public office.
  Most importantly, Bob Giarrusso led local Republicans with an unique 
style all his own that was both endearing and dignified. Through Bob's 
longtime political service, our community certainly has been enhanced.
  Many new challenges await Central New York Republicans as we enter a 
new year. I applaud Bob for his strong leadership and believe that his 
decision to step aside will only infuse the local Republican Party with 
new energy and new life.
  It's my pleasure to thank Mr. Giarrusso for his service to the 
Central New York community and to congratulate him on a job well done.

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