[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 71 (Tuesday, June 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E942-E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE FERREIRO FAMILY, HARRISONFEST'S 2002 FAMILY OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Ferreiro family, 
Harrisonfest's 2002 Family of the Year. The family was honored on May 
31st, at the annual Harrisonfest

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in Harrison, New Jersey. This festival, consisting of a marathon race, 
an array of vendors, fun family games, dazzling floats, fireworks, and 
performances by folk groups and musical bands, lasted through the 
weekend to raise scholarship funds for the students of Harrison Public 
Schools.
  In 1905, at the age of nine, Louis Ferreiro, along with his mother, 
father, four brothers, and two sisters arrived in America and settled 
in Harrison, New Jersey. It was to be the beginning of a prosperous and 
wholesome life for his entire family in the community of Harrison.
  Louis Ferreiro married Angelina Forte in 1925, and together they 
raised five sons. This blossoming family ran a landmark store known as 
``Louie the Sausage King'' at 7 North 3rd Street for over 50 years. The 
store was known for its delicious Italian-style hotdogs, and many 
Harrison citizens continue to reminisce about the good old days when 
you could catch up with friends, while enjoying the store's speciality.
  The Ferreiro family also had many talented athletes participate at 
Harrison High School: Tom Jr., a Football and Girls Basketball Coach; 
Vin, a star Basketball player; Michelle and Donna, exceptional players 
on the Girls Basketball team; and Jim Jr., an outstanding Football and 
Baseball player.
  The five Ferreiro sons and their families, as well as their 
children's families, have created a legacy of 21 grandchildren and 22 
great grandchildren. And today, four generations of the Ferreiro 
family--29 individuals--continue to live in Harrison.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Ferreiro family, who, 
through their strong sense of family values, and their commitment and 
dedication, helped shape today's beautiful community of Harrison, New 
Jersey.

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