[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1977]
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 CONGRATULATING MICHAEL DELCONTE ON BEING NAMED ``PERSON OF THE YEAR''

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael Delconte 
of Hughestown, Stauffer Heights, Pennsylvania for being named ``Person 
of the Year'' by the Italian-American Association of Luzerne County. I 
ask that my colleagues pay tribute to his achievements as he is honored 
at a dinner this Sunday, October 12, at the Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre, 
Pennsylvania.
  A member of the Italian-American Association of Luzerne County for 
ten years, Michael has served as the Secretary of the organization, and 
its President for the past two years.
  Mr. Delconte is a 1951 graduate of Pittston High School and a retired 
federal employee. He worked at the Tobyhanna Army Depot for over 32 
years serving as the Branch Chief Supervisor before he retired. He is a 
member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Pittston and a Past 
Worshipful Master of the Saint John's Lodge #233 Free and Accepted 
Masons where he currently serves as Treasurer. He currently serves as 
Sexton at the Second Presbyterian Church and as Secretary of the 
Pittston Red Devils athletic club.
  Michael Delconte is the son of the late James and Rose Delconte. He 
has four living brothers, Matthew Colangelo, James, John and Robert 
Delconte. His brother Joseph Colangelo passed away in 1993. He has 
several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor to represent a man who has 
displayed a lifetime leadership role in serving his community. I ask 
that my colleges pay tribute to Michael Delconte as he receives this 
well deserved honor.

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