[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 102 (Friday, June 22, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1400]
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HONORING THE ALFRED E. ZAMPELLA P.S. SCHOOL NO. 27 IN JERSEY CITY, NEW 
         JERSEY ON BEING NAMED A ``HEART OF GOLD'' AWARD WINNER

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 22, 2007

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Alfred 
E. Zampella School (formerly Public School No. 27) in Jersey City, New 
Jersey. This renowned school is named after my good friend and 
constituent, Alfred ``Al'' E. Zampella, a lifelong resident of Jersey 
City and for 27 years, the Principal of Public School No. 27. As a 
former teacher and principal, Al was a guiding force in the lives of 
thousands of students as he encouraged them to remain in school and use 
their formal education to succeed in life.
  Al retired in 1990 and on November 7, 1996, Public School No. 27 was 
formally dedicated as the Alfred E. Zampella P.S. No. 27 in his honor. 
Today the school continues the outstanding and acclaimed work started 
by Al Zampella, and the school recently received the prestigious 
``Heart of Gold'' Award from Mission: Kindness International, Inc./
Statewide Kindness Awareness Campaign for 53,926 ``Acts of Kindness'' 
performed by 1,040 students and teachers.
  Among these generous ``Acts of Kindness'' were school projects and 
fundraisers to benefit UNICEF, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 
March of Dimes, the Leukemia Foundation, the American Heart 
Association, and countless other programs made possible by the selfless 
participation and volunteerism of the students and teachers at the 
Alfred Zampella School. They are very deserving of our congratulations 
and recognition for their altruistic spirit.
  I am very pleased to offer this well-deserved tribute to my good 
friend, Al, and to the students and faculty at the Alfred E. Zampella 
School P.S. No. 27 in Jersey City for the ``Acts of Kindness'' they 
performed in their school and community.
  Not only is Al a member of many boards and organizations in Northern 
New Jersey, he also continues to serve the people of Jersey City as one 
of my staff assistants and Jersey City liaison. I am pleased to join 
with his beloved wife, Jaclyn; his sons Edward, Walter and Gary, and 
his six grandchildren in applauding the spirit of kindness started by 
this exceptional individual.
  It is only fitting that the school named in his honor was awarded 
such a distinguished award. My very best wishes to all the students and 
faculty at the Alfred E. Zampella School P.S. No. 27.

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