[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2048]
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   HONORING LINO MARCHETTI AS HE IS NAMED PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE 
      ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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                         HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask you and my esteemed 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. Lino 
Marchetti, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of being named 
``Person of the Year'' by the Italian American Association of Luzerne 
County, Pennsylvania.
  Born in Bologna, Italy, Mr. Marchetti is the son of the late Samuel 
and Sylvia Parente Marchetti.
  Mr. Marchetti served in the United States Army during World War II. 
He worked for many years at Atlas Chain in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, 
and is a member of the United Auto Workers, AFL-CIO.
  An accomplished musician, Mr. Marchetti serves as president of the 
American Federation of Musicians, Local 140. He frequently provides 
musical entertainment for residents of nursing homes and for patients 
at veterans hospitals.
  He is the adjutant of the American Legion, Post 833, and he serves as 
vice president of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County.
  Mr. Marchetti and his wife have been married for 53 years. They are 
the parents of two daughters and the grandparents of three grandsons.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Marchetti has been a good citizen, friend 
and neighbor whose deeds have touched the lives of many in a very 
positive manner.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Marchetti on this 
special occasion that recognizes his service to his fellow man and the 
community at large.

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