[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1185]
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                     REMEMBERING FRANK CIRRINCIONE

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                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of a true 
public servant for the people of Chicago, Frank Cirrincione, who passed 
away on June 9.
  Frank was born in Chicago on December 6, 1943. In 1964, he married 
the love of his life, Carole. Together they had two wonderful children, 
PJ and Maria, who made them the happy in-laws to Kevin and Adrienne and 
the proud grandparents of Brianna and Joanna Cirrincione and Zachary 
and Conor Martin.
  For the past two decades Frank worked diligently for the people of 
the North side of Chicago in the public service office of the great 
Alderman Patrick J. O'Connor of the 40th Ward. In that position he was 
always there to greet constituents with a smile and to work his hardest 
at helping them with their problems. The Ward office and the people of 
the 40th Ward will not soon forget Frank.
  Frank also was dedicated to his community outside of work, 
volunteering his time at the parish that guided his life, St. Hilary's. 
His devoted service included contributing to the Parish Council, as an 
usher during services, and even as coach of the basketball team. St. 
Hilary's Parish will not soon forget Frank.
  For me personally, Frank was always there to give me a friendly boost 
and support during my campaign for Congress. He was always ready to 
walk a precinct with me and introduce me to the neighbors and friends 
he knew so well. I will not soon forget Frank.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of the 40th Ward in recognizing 
the life of Frank Cirrincione and the impact that he had on those of us 
who were fortunate enough to be touched by his kindness. I applaud the 
City of Chicago for forever celebrating Frank's life by designating the 
5600 block of North Fairfield Avenue as ``Honorary Frank Cirrincione 
Way.'' Lastly, I wish to express my deep sense of sorrow to Carol and 
the rest of Frank's loving family.

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