[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1975]
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                   TRIBUTE TO MR. GEORGE ARCURIO, JR.

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the accomplishments of Mr. George Arcurio, Jr., ``Junior.'' 
Mr. Arcurio is a selfless human being who, over the last forty years 
has constantly put the best interests of others ahead of his own. He 
has been a valuable asset to the greater Johnstown, Pennsylvania 
community.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Arcurio worked hard during his long and varied 
career which included working in the Johnstown School District from 
1952 through 1968. It was at this point that Mr. Arcurio became 
interested in politics.
  Starting in 1969, Mr. Arcurio held elected and appointed positions 
including Johnstown City Councilman, Director of Public Works and the 
Police Commissioner in the City of Johnstown, Treasurer of Cambria 
County, Chief Investigator for the Cambria County District Attorney and 
finally as an Investigator for the Pennsylvania Auditor General's 
office from 1984 until his retirement.
  As if work and politics weren't enough, Mr. Arcurio has also served 
since 1981 as the President of the Johnstown Oldtimer's Baseball 
Association which sponsors the All American Amateur Baseball 
Association's (AAABA) national tournament in Johnstown every August. 
Bringing some of the finest amateur baseball talent to Johnstown each 
year has been Mr. Arcurio's mission for nearly thirty years. Mr. 
Arcurio also served as President of the AAABA's national board from 
1994-1995 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1994.
  Mr. Arcurio, ``Junior,'' has served on many commissions and boards 
over the last thirty years and has always worked to make the Johnstown 
area a better place to live. He remains active in the community and 
currently serves on the local airport authority.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. George Arcurio, Jr. is truly a great and caring 
American. I wish to end my remarks by congratulating and thanking him 
for his service to the Johnstown community.

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