[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 28 (Thursday, March 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E412-E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN CRIVELLO

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John ``Bricky'' 
Crivello, who passed away at his home on March 4, 2005. All of us who 
knew John's lifelong devotion to fishermen's' rights, his friends and 
family, and any official who had a say in the matter, will be 
remembered within the Monterey community.
  Born in Monterey, CA in 1911, Bricky played football, baseball, 
basketball, golf and track at Monterey High School. During this period 
he was nicknamed ``Bricky'' because of his red hair--a name that would 
remain with him for the next 70 years. After high school Bricky was a 
fisherman for a short time, but soon joined the Monterey fishing 
industry. For more than 60 years, he worked as the business agent for 
the local branch of the International Fisherman's Union.
  He was an advocate for more than 900 local fisherman during the 
industry's boom of the 1940's and 1950's. Although the industry shrank, 
Bricky remained working in the industry through his 80s. Because he 
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hundreds of fisherman, many political candidates seeking support and 
votes visited John's small Monterey office on the wharf.
  Bricky worked with my father, the late Senator Fred Farr to draft and 
advocate legislation that allowed California's fisherman to collect 
unemployment benefits. This was one of Bricky's proudest achievements. 
A proud Italian-American, John also supported the predominantly 
Italian-American fishing community. He was instrumental in establishing 
and getting approval from the City of Monterey to have the bocce ball 
courts created which are still in use today.
  Bricky was endearingly referred to within his community as a 
``character''. He was a friend to everyone and very dedicated to his 
work and fishermen's rights. He was always talking about the plight of 
the fishermen never having enough money to make it, needing more 
tonnage and unemployment. Everyone within the community loved Bricky.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to remember Bricky for his honor, humanity, and 
love for Monterey Bay and its people. John consistently was helpful and 
loyal as a friend, husband, father and advocate. Our thoughts go out to 
his family, Kathryn Alkire, John Crivello, and JoAnn Crivello. He was a 
good friend to me, taking the time to talk about the old days, about my 
father, and about his love for golfing at Rancho Canada. I will miss 
him greatly, but know his life will continue to inspire those he 
touched.

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