[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      REMEMBERING MR. ALDO PINESCHI, SR. OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2003

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to remember and honor an 
outstanding citizen, Mr. Aldo Pineschi, Sr., from the City of 
Roseville, California. Following a lifetime of dedication to family and 
community, Aldo Pineschi passed away on May 30, 2003. He was 79 years 
old.
  After his parents emigrated from Northern Italy and settled in 
Chicago, Aldo was born in the Windy City in 1924. Three years later, 
the Pineschi family relocated to Roseville, which would remain Aldo's 
home for the rest of his life. Shortly after graduating from Roseville 
High School in 1942, he served in the United States Army during World 
War II in England and France. He returned home in 1945 and wed Claire 
Bertolucci a year later.
  Aldo began his professional life by going to work for the Pacific 
Fruit Express (PFE) railroad just as his father did. During the nearly 
20 years he was with PFE, he also helped raise his four children and 
attended college. He first attended Placer College (now Sierra College) 
and eventually completed his degree at California State University, 
Sacramento. He then went to work for Aerojet for several years.
  In 1965, Aldo became the Personnel/Purchasing Manager for the City of 
Roseville. Then, from 1970 until his retirement in 1980, he served as 
Roseville's Assistant City Manager. In this capacity, he helped set the 
stage for Roseville's transformation from a once-sleepy railroad town 
to what is now a vibrant, well-planned community with award-winning 
parks, law enforcement, and city management. The City is also home to 
nationally-recognized, high-performing public schools. Its railroad 
past blends with its newer high-tech industry and thriving commercial 
centers. Its residential areas include dynamic new developments as well 
as historic neighborhoods. In short, Mr. Speaker, Roseville is a model 
community with a high quality of life and a bright horizon, and Aldo's 
vision and hard work are a large part of the reason why.
  In addition to his professional accomplishments, Aldo left a legacy 
of volunteer service. Many remember his years-long participation with 
the George Buljian Cooking Crew, a group of community leaders headed by 
a former mayor, who helped raise over one million dollars for local 
charities by serving up steak dinners.
  Aldo also played an active role in shaping local politics, helping to 
elect numerous candidates to local offices. In the late 1950s he 
himself served on the Roseville Joint Union School District Board of 
Trustees. He also made a run for the California State Senate, and in 
1962, fell just 78 votes shy of becoming Placer County Clerk. His 
involvement in and discussion of politics was one of his loves.
  However, his truest love remained his wife of 57 years, Claire. She 
survives him, along with their four children and seven grandchildren. 
These include daughter Leah and son-in-law Mario; son Alan and 
daughter-in-law Susan; son Aldo, Jr. and his wife Lesli; son Neil; and 
grandchildren Howard and Gina Gibson; Matt, Michael, and Alina 
Pineschi; and Evangeline and Anthony Pineschi.
  Today, I join with Aldo Pineschi, Sr.'s family, friends, and 
community to commemorate his life of committed service, good 
citizenship, and uncommon decency. May he rest in peace.

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