[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 87 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1248-E1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   LEHIGH VALLEY HERO--TONY IASIELLO

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to share my Report from 
Pennsylvania for my colleagues and the American people.
  All across Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District there are some 
amazing people who do good things to make our communities a better 
place. These are individuals of all ages who truly make a difference 
and help others.
  I like to call these individuals Lehigh Valley Heroes for their good 
deeds and efforts.
  Today, I would like to recognize Bethlehem Catholic High School Head 
Wrestling Coach Tony lasiello as a Lehigh Valley Hero. He is working 
hard to make a difference in his community.
  Tony has built a remarkable record during his 38 years at Bethlehem 
Catholic High School. From 1966 to 2003, Tony has amassed an overall 
record of 408-228-3. He has coached 11 state champions, which ranks 
seventh in the state. The state champions he coached in 1979 achieved 
that feat through an undefeated, 18-0, record. He coached five straight 
PCIAA Catholic State Team Championships from 1968 through 1972. He has 
coached 29 Catholic PCIAA State Championships and 11 PIAA State 
Champions. Two of his wrestlers won NCAA championships.
  Tony also has been president of the District XI Wrestling Coaches 
Association for the past 22 years, and served 4 years on the board of 
the National Wrestling Coaches Association. He served as a PIAA referee 
for 20 years and an EIWA College official.

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  Given his very active participation in our community, and his work in 
helping shape young men into responsible adults, Tony lasiello is a 
Lehigh Valley Hero in my book.
  Mr. Speaker, this concludes my Report from Pennsylvania.

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