[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1636]
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                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF TOMMY MAGGIO

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2005

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my friend Tommy 
Maggio, who, after 32 years of service to this institution, will be 
retiring at the end of the month.
  Thomas P. Maggio was born April 28, 1929 and raised in Washington, 
DC. Tommy served our Nation in the Navy, from 1951 to 1955. Serving in 
Norfolk, VA and Green Coast Springs, FL, Tommy was stationed on the USS 
Whitley, and was part of a marching band. Tommy married his wife Anita 
in 1963; she too will be retiring, after many years of service in my 
colleague Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's office.
  For many of us, Tommy provides a warm greeting in the morning, as 
well as wonderful conversation. Every morning when I see him, I call 
out to Tommy, ``Bonjeourno Thomaso,'' to which he replies ``Bonjeourno, 
bonjeourno.'' I cannot help but enjoy this warm Italian greeting. Tommy 
is loved by all of the members he serves. We wish Tommy well and we all 
deeply appreciate his dedicated and decent service. I will certainly 
miss him. I wish Tommy and his dear Anita many good years, filled with 
family, friends and good health. On behalf of my staff, myself and the 
lovely Deborah, and all my colleagues: Thank you, Tommy.

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