[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              GEORGE NAPOLITANO NAMED ``MAN OF THE YEAR''

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to 
George Napolitano, who will be honored as ``Man of the Year'' at the 
Holy Name Society Immaculate Conception Parish 10th Annual Dinner 
Dance. Mr. Napolitano is one of the nicest people I have ever worked 
with. His understated manner and sincerity make him enormously well-
liked in the community.
  George Napolitano was born and raised in the Little Italy section of 
New York City. He attended St. Patrick's Old Cathedral School and All 
Hallows High School before attending St. John's University.
  Following his study at St. John's, Mr. Napolitano began his career in 
the financial sector. In 1960, however, he left the career he had begun 
on Wall Street to serve his country in the military. Stationed in Ft. 
Rucker, Alabama he was placed in charge of the Officers Payroll 
Department. He also coached the base's Little League team to a State 
Championship. Mr. Napolitano was granted an honorable discharge as 
Sergeant and completed an additional four years reserve training.
  After his service, Mr. Napolitano returned to his career in the 
private sector working again in the financial district before beginning 
a career in real estate and insurance. Shortly thereafter he also began 
his career in politics. He worked as a legislative aide to Assemblyman 
Denis J. Butler for ten years. He currently runs my Queen office, and I 
am proud to have George Napolitano as a member of my staff.
  Mr. Napolitano has made a lifelong commitment to community service. 
He is a member of the Tri-State Italian American Congress, a charter 
member of the Sons of Italy in Manhattan and a charter member of the 
Knights of Columbus where he was instrumental in coordinating the Youth 
Program. He is Treasurer of the Powhatan Democratic Club and Chairman 
of the Parents' Association of St. Vincent Ferrer High School. For his 
work as a Lector and Eucharist Minister and his commitment to the Holy 
Name Society he has been honored by the Brooklyn Diocesan Union. During 
his tenure as President of the Holy Name Society, the organization 
experienced unprecedented growth. Furthermore, he has co-chaired all 
ten Holy Name Society dinner dances which have raised funds for grants 
for graduating students. His hard work and self-less dedication has 
made a difference in the lives of many young people and community 
members.
  Along with his many other commitments, Mr. Napolitano also operates 
his own real estate and insurance business in Queens, New York, where 
he lives with his wife, Carol, and their two daughters, Deana and 
Denise. He also has another daughter, Catherine, a son, Robert, and 
three lovely grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, for his many accomplishments and contributions I ask 
that my colleagues join me in saluting George Napolitano. He 
exemplifies the fine American tradition of voluntarism.

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