[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 163 (Thursday, October 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2242-E2243]
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                        RECOGNIZING JOSEPH RICCA

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 25, 2007

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Joseph 
Ricca of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Mr. Ricca has worked tirelessly for 
our community and because of that work has been selected to receive the 
Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award from the Shrewsbury Democratic 
Town Committee.
  A product of the Shrewsbury public school system, Mr. Ricca still 
resides in town with his wife, Mary Ann and 8-year-old son, Joseph 
Peter. He graduated with a B.A. in State and Local Government from the 
University of Massachusetts/Amherst and later went on to receive his 
Master's Degree in Business Administration from Anna Maria College. 
After school, he joined the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office 
serving numerous positions until being named Chief of Staff in 1987.
  In 1988, Mr. Ricca began work for the Dukakis for President 
Committee. During the campaign, Joe was responsible for campaign 
activities in Iowa, New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. He later 
used this experience to

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work as Senior Staff Director for the Gore and Kerry Presidential 
Campaigns. In addition to these national campaigns, Joe also has been 
elected delegate to numerous Democratic State and National Conventions.
  Mr. Ricca has had great success in the private sector as well. After 
starting his own firm, Ricca and Associates, he joined the Dewey Square 
Group, which is considered by many to be one of the leading 
communication/consulting firms in the country.
  I commend my friend, Joe Ricca who has dedicated his life for the 
betterment of his community and our country. His commitment to public 
service helps all of us. In tribute to his tireless work and 
dedication, I congratulate Mr. Joseph Ricca on receiving this award. I 
know all of my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to him today.

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