[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           HONORING DOMINIC PALUMBO FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
to join the North Haven Democratic Town Committee as well as the many 
family, friends, and community leaders who have gathered to pay tribute 
to an outstanding member of our community and a man I am honored to 
call my friend, Dominic Palumbo. Entrepreneur, community leader, 
mentor, and friend, Dom has left an indelible mark on our community.
  Dom has dedicated a lifetime of service to the town of North Haven, 
the State of Connecticut and our nation. Born and raised in New Haven, 
Connecticut, Dom joined the Merchant Marines and later the armed forces 
where he fought in both World War II and the Korean War. Upon his 
return from military service, Dom and his family settled in North Haven 
where he began a successful business, North Haven Ceramic & Tile, and 
soon became an institution in town.
  There are few who demonstrate the depth of commitment to their 
community as Dom has over the years. When he made North Haven his home, 
he quickly became involved in local issues and is perhaps best known in 
town for his enduring presence on the Planning and Zoning Commission. 
The Planning and Zoning Commission is one of those local boards which 
have a significant impact on the town as its responsibilities include 
the oversight of the overall development of a community--balancing the 
often competing demands of expansion and the quality of life for its 
residents. Dom served on that board for more than thirty years, at 
least ten of which as its Chairman, and in doing so helped to shape the 
very character of his community as it has grown.
  Dom's contributions stretch far beyond the town of North Haven. Over 
the course of his life he has been involved in countless service and 
civic organizations which include serving as Director of the Quinnipiac 
Council of the Boy Scouts of America, a supporter of the Special 
Olympics, a sponsor of several Little League and Midget Football teams, 
as well as a founding member of the North Haven High School Sports Hall 
of Fame. The myriad of awards, commendations, and honors that he has 
received from groups ranging from the Knights of Columbus to the 
National Multiple Sclerosis Society are a testament to the difference 
that he has made.
  Dom has long been a political leader in the North Haven community. As 
a founding member of the town's Democratic Town Committee, Dom has 
spent long hours advising and supporting candidates as they seek 
elected office--in North Haven and across the state, at every level of 
government. As a long-time member of the Connecticut Democratic State 
Central Committee, he has also helped to shape Connecticut's Democratic 
Party. His commitment to public service and to improving his community 
has been an inspiration to candidates as they sought his guidance and 
direction.
  I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to extend my 
sincerest thanks to Dom for his many years of special friendship. Today 
along with his wife, Judith; his four children, Richard, Robert, Ronald 
and Raymond; and his four granddaughters, we pay tribute to Dominic 
Palumbo--a remarkable individual whose innumerable contributions have 
set an example of community service to which we should all strive.

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