[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO THE CUSIMANO FAMILY

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2007

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
to the Cusimano family as they and our community gather this month to 
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cusimano Family Colonial 
Mortuary.
  The Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary was founded in 1957 by Joseph 
and Sue Cusimano in Mountain View, California. Joseph and Sue devoted 
their entire lives to the work of their business, and to the service of 
their community. For 50 years, Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary has 
maintained a family-oriented approach to providing mortuary services to 
the community--a commitment that has been carried on by their children. 
In 1980, in recognition of the exemplary professional standards and 
extensive community involvement, the mortuary was invited to join the 
distinguished association of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
  Joseph and Sue lived their broad and continuing commitment to the 
service of their community--ranging from the Mortuary's 50-year 
sponsorship of the local Babe Ruth Little League team to Joseph's 
service as the Mayor of Mountain View. The generosity of the Cusimanos 
also extended beyond our community to others in need, as exemplified by 
their gift of children's caskets to the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma 
City tragedy.
  Joseph and Sue bequeathed both their business and their sense of 
responsibility to their children. The Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary 
is now managed by Matthew and Sherri, who have maintained the spirit of 
service and community participation that began with their parents 50 
years ago. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the Cusimano 
family as they celebrate this special anniversary.

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