[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1734]
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HONORING JOEL SCHIAVONE AS HE RECEIVES THE NEW HAVEN PRESERVATION TRUST 
                      ``PRESERVATION HERO AWARD''

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2003

  Ms. DeLAURO  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to join the New 
Haven Preservation Trust in recognizing Joel Schiavone for his many 
contributions to our community. As a lifelong resident of New Haven, 
Connecticut, I am truly grateful to those in our community who dedicate 
themselves to preserving our rich history. Through his efforts and good 
work, Joel has helped to preserve numerous architectural jewels 
throughout our great city.
  Each year, the New Haven Preservation Trust bestows their 
Preservation Hero Award on an individual or group who has significantly 
contributed to the preservation of the distinctive character of the 
city of New Haven. Throughout the course of its history the city has 
seen many changes. The home of such local treasures as Yale University, 
Winchester Repeating Arms, Wooster Square, and the Carousel at 
Lighthouse Point, the city has a strong and proud tradition of fighting 
to preserve those unique facets on which our community was built.
  As a developer and entrepreneur, Joel has worked over the last 
several decades to blend the changing needs of the residents and 
businesses with the unique styles of architecture which can be found 
throughout the city. Perhaps his most well-known accomplishments lie in 
the resurrection of the College and Chapel Street District which sits 
adjacent to Yale University. His work not only restored many historic 
buildings but began an economic revitalization of the area as well.
  Throughout his career, Joel has committed himself to enriching the 
city and celebrating its unique culture. I am honored to rise today to 
join the New Haven Preservation Trust, and the New Haven community, in 
extending my sincere thanks and appreciation to Joel Schiavone for his 
many efforts on behalf of the city of New Haven.

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