[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1335-E1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH C. SPICUZZO

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2003

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joseph C. 
Spicuzzo, a friend and distinguished public servant who has dedicated 
much of his life to improving the lives of others. Joe is being awarded 
the Americanism Award by the Anti-Defamation League tonight in New 
Brunswick, New Jersey not only for his distinguished public service but 
for his dedication to raising funds for important charitable causes.
  Joe began his long career of public service with his election as 
Mayor of Spotswood in 1976 and currently is the Middlesex County 
Sheriff and the Chairman of the Middlesex County Democratic 
Organization. Joe was also asked by Governor McGreevey to take on the 
added responsibility of being the ``Chair of Chairs'', an informal 
position that allows him direct access to the Governor and his staff to 
help resolve outstanding issues affecting the individual counties in 
the State. Joe has demonstrated great success in leadership positions 
mainly because of the confidence people

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have in his interpersonal skills, his ability to settle disputes, and 
his affable manner.
  In addition to the dedication Joe has illustrated in his public 
service, he has been a tireless fundraiser for important charitable 
causes. He has raised funds for the American Heart Association, a cause 
especially dear to him because of the death of his father at an early 
age from this silent killer. Joe became a key figure in the annual 
fundraising drive, Operation Heartbeat, held every February on WCTC 
radio station. He has been recognized with an American Heart 
Association Testimonial, the March of Dimes Franklin Award, the 
Salvation Army OTHERS Award and the B'nai B'rith International 
Humanitarian Award. He was also named Man of the Year by the George 
Otlowski Citizens League, the North Brunswick Italian American Club, 
and awarded the Hubert H. Humphrey Friend of Labor Award in recognition 
of his friendship and outstanding work.
  Joe and his wife, the former MaryAnn Longo, and their daughter, JoAnn 
now reside in South River, New Jersey. Their son, Charlie and his wife, 
Denise, returned to the Borough of Spotswood to begin their life 
together.
  Mr. Speaker, on this day I rise up to acknowledge a truly remarkable 
individual and I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the 
distinguished Joseph C. Spicuzzo for his untiring dedication and 
devotion to serving his community.

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