[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 61 (Thursday, April 17, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H2468]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ON THE PASSING OF LOU COSTANTINO

  (Mr. HOYER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, we have 
some extraordinary people who work for us. At times this is a very 
stressful job. They remain even-tempered. They remain gentle and kind 
and good humored. We have lost one of those just recently. Maybe you 
did not know his name, but you saw him, usually through the center 
door, or sometimes other doors. His name was Lou Costantino.
  As a member of the House security team for over 28 years, Lou 
Costantino has been a fixture at the House Chamber's front door and was 
beloved by Members and staff who were greeted by him every day. I never 
failed to come through that door that he did not have a kind and gentle 
world.
  He was a ``purveyor of pork,'' if you will. He loved sausage, and he 
allowed some of us to share in that sausage.
  I am very sad to report to all of you that Lou died of a heart attack 
last Saturday. He was young, 71 years of age. Many of you will remember 
Lou for the homemade sausage he made for his friends and colleagues 
every day.
  We will miss Lou. He made this institution a better place.


                           Moment of Silence

  I would ask you therefore to join me in a moment of silence in 
remembrance of a part of this institution who will be sorely missed, 
Lou Costantino.

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