[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF SALVATORE ``SAL'' FAZZINO

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2003

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, it is with a profound sense of sadness that I 
rise to honor the memory of a good and honorable man, Salvatore ``Sal'' 
Fazzino, who passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2003.
  Sal Fazzino was a first generation American whose parents immigrated 
from Sicily to Ellis Island. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, Sal 
served his country during World War II and was stationed in the 
Philippines. Upon returning from the War, Sal vacationed in Florida and 
met his future wife Dolores. They were the proud parents of three sons: 
Gary, Wayne and Brian, and a daughter, Donna.
  It was his dedication to his children that inspired Sal in the mid-
1960's to drive his family across the country, moving to California. 
Without a job or any job prospects, Sal bought a house in Palo Alto so 
that his children would be the beneficiaries of the Palo Alto school 
system.
  With a high school education and vocational training, Sal went to 
work at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center repairing the facility's 
air conditioning. He became an avid follower of local politics, guided 
by ``Harry Truman-like common sense.'' One of his proudest moments was 
when his son Gary became the Mayor of Palo Alto. He was a sound advisor 
to his son, consistently reminding him of the needs of the middle-class 
in Palo Alto . . . many like himself who moved to the city when it was 
predominately a middle class community.
  In 1994, Sal lost his wife Dolores. In spite of this loss, Sal 
continued to be active in the community through the Menlo Park Italian-
American Social Club, and serving as President of the Amici Club. It 
was through the Italian-American community that Sal met his second 
wife, Mary, whom he was married to for the past five years.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House to join me in 
honoring Sal Fazzino and extending our condolences to his family. His 
life exemplifies the best of America . . . serving his country in 
uniform, raising four fine children, taking risks so that their future 
would be better, and giving back to his community. Sal Fazzino 
distinguished himself as a loving husband, a great father and a proud 
citizen of the country he loved. We, in return today, pay tribute to a 
great American.

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