[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2800]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MAX AND MARION VOLTERRA

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Max and Marion Volterra of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Max and Marion 
Volterra are pillars of their community. Their dedication and service 
to the betterment of the city of Attleboro is inspiring. In 
acknowledgement of their many contributions to the good and welfare of 
their community, they have been selected to receive the United Regional 
Chamber of Commerce's ``2009 Persons of the Year'' award.
  Max Volterra has devoted the better part of his life to ensure the 
success and prosperity of the city of Attleboro. He served as a City 
Councilor and as City Solicitor prior to launching a successful 
campaign for State Representative. He then represented the city of 
Attleboro in the State Legislature until he was tapped to serve as 
Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Michael Dukakis in 1978.
  Leaving state politics to return to his law practice in Attleboro, 
Max focused his attention on bringing a formerly vital and prosperous 
downtown back to life. He personally invested in the downtown by 
purchasing a vacant train station and converting it to office space for 
his law firm and other offices. He was one of the founding members of 
an organization called Friends of Attleboro Interested in 
Revitalization and served as a member and past chairman of the 
Attleboro Redevelopment Authority that was responsible for several 
successful economic development projects. He volunteered countless 
hours for the purpose of ensuring that Attleboro would once again 
become a vibrant place to work and raise a family.
  Marion Volterra's many accomplishments parallel those of her husband. 
She embodies the concept that a truly successful community must provide 
opportunities for people of all ages and ethnicities to experience art 
and culture in order to produce well-rounded citizens. Marion has 
volunteered with the Attleboro Arts Museum for so many years that no 
one has any idea how long it has actually been. With her support and 
guidance, the museum has become an oasis in the center of the city, 
welcoming all to participate in its educational and cultural 
opportunities. In her spare time, Marion volunteers as a mentor to 
students at Attleboro High School and serves on the Board of Directors 
of the YMCA.
  Together Max and Marion Volterra accomplish far more than the sum of 
their individual efforts, and do so with enthusiasm and dedication. In 
tribute to their outstanding service to the city of Attleboro, I 
congratulate Max and Marion Volterra on receiving this award. I know 
all my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to them today.

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