[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1033]
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                     HONORING JOHN FERDINANDI, JR.

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John 
Ferdinandi Jr., posthumously awarded the 2002 Tranny ``Citizen of the 
Year'' award. His wife, Sally Ferdinandi, will accept the award on 
behalf of her late husband at the California Transportation 
Foundation's 14th Annual Tranny Award Ceremony on May 21, 2003 in 
Sacramento, California.
  Throughout Mr. Ferdinandi's life, he was an active and positive force 
in the community. He was the founder of Fresno Area Residents for Rail 
Consolidation (FARRC), and was a vital member of the committee 
responsible for drafting the Expenditure Plan for the extension of 
Measure C, Fresno County's half-cent sales tax for transportation 
improvements. John was also Chairman of the Mayor's Task Force on the 
Rail Committee, as well as a member of the Council of Fresno County 
Governments Committee.
  Mr. Ferdinandi was nominated for the Tranny award by the Fresno 
County Council of Governments at the recommendation of its Board of 
Directors. The Board sought to recognize him for his tireless advocacy 
work for transportation improvements in the Fresno area. Although John 
passed away on January 26th of this year, his contributions to Fresno 
County and the surrounding communities will remain. He was greatly 
admired and respected by all who came to know him. We are truly 
grateful for everything he has accomplished.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing John 
Ferdinandi, Jr. for his significant and steadfast efforts for the 
betterment of the greater Fresno community.

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