[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 120 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO TONY DEMARZO

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Tony DeMarzo, of the Hernando County 10-13 Club, an organization of 
retired New York police officers in my Fifth Congressional District of 
Florida.
  Serving as President, Vice President and Director of this 
organization throughout his 10-year involvement with the 10-13 Club, 
Tony has shown exemplary leadership and leadership.
  Recently, Tony, a personal friend of mine, was honored by his fellow 
members with a plaque commemorating his service to the organization.
  Mr. Speaker, I'd like to read the inscription from that plaque as I 
believe it outlines a few of the many reasons Tony's friends have 
chosen to honor him:
  It reads: ``In recognition of his distinguished leadership and strong 
stewardship this plaque is awarded to Antonio ``Tony'' DeMarzo by his 
many friends and fellow members of the Hernando County 10-13 whereas 
during the last ten years as President, Vice President, and Director, 
Tony has overseen and guided the organization to the fruition of many 
goals. During his most recent tenure Tony established an honor guard, a 
booster Club and has dramatically increased both the membership and the 
treasury. Further, he organized the 9-11 disaster fund which raised 
many thousands of dollars. He also hosted the very successful 2002 
national convention. He has been instrumental in creating and 
maintaining the professional rapport that exists today between the 
Hernando County 10-13 and the Hernando County Sheriff's Department.''
  Mr. Speaker, as we all since 9-11 have been reminded of the 
importance that our law enforcement officials play in securing our 
streets and communities, I believe it is also important to honor those 
who have retired from the profession. Their many years of noble service 
are not to be overlooked.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Tony DeMarzo for his service while in uniform and his undying 
commitment to community, which has endured long after he stopped 
wearing the uniform.

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