[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1950]
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  HONORING JOSEPH GENCO UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE JOSEPH H. MASON AWARD

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exemplary 
community service of Joseph Genco, a resident of Chautauqua County, 
City of Jamestown, upon receiving the Joseph H. Mason Award.
  The award is given annually to a union member who demonstrates strong 
volunteer service to the community, and is selected by a committee of 
past winners. Mr. Genco was presented with this honor at the annual 
United Way Salute to Labor Dinner.
  Joseph Genco, who is a Jamestown Police Department sergeant, has been 
the president of the Jamestown Kendall Club PBA since 2000, and a past 
secretary of the Chautauqua County Police Organization and Western New 
York Police Association. Genco also serves on the Board of Directors of 
Joint Neighborhood Project and was former secretary of PALMA, the 
Police and Latino Mediation Advisory committee.
  Mr. Genco has donated countless hours towards improving his 
community. He is hard working, and dedicated. His leadership and 
generosity sets an example for us all. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I rise 
to honor him today.

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