[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE FEDERATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF QUEENS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 26, 2010

  Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to pay tribute 
to the Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens for its 
tremendous contributions to the civic, social and cultural life of our 
nation's greatest city. This month the Federation is installing its 
slate of 2010 officers at a ceremony presided over by State Senator 
George Onorato at the Istria Sport Club in Astoria.
  The Federation of Italian American Organization of Queens was founded 
in 1971 to represent and unify the diverse Italian American community 
in Queens. Currently the Federation is comprised of thirty-four member 
groups, which each serve the community in a unique and substantial 
manner. By providing an umbrella organization for these dozens of 
institutions, the Federation has enhanced the ability of all its member 
organizations to accomplish their goals and advance their interests.
  The Federation not only offers assistance to its member 
organizations, it directly offers a variety of services to individuals 
of all nationalities. It assists senior citizens with health, housing 
and insurance issues. Youths are served through the Federation's Drug 
Awareness Run and Soccer programs. It helps meet the wider community's 
diverse needs through the Federation's voter registration drives, as 
well as by offering classes in Defensive Driving and English as a 
Second Language.
  I am pleased to join you in honoring the men and women the Federation 
of Italian American Organizations of Queens is installing as its new 
officers. I congratulate the Federation's President Joseph DiPietro, 
First Vice President Joseph Gaeta, Second Vice President Caterina 
Curatoio, Third Vice President Jerry Iannece, Treasurer Gino Macari, 
Assistant Treasurer Angelo Capone, Public Relations officer Maria 
Fosco, Recording Secretary Vincenza Russo, Assistant Recording 
Secretary Sandro Iannese, Correspondence Secretary John Ciafone, 
Parliamentarian Carlo Bucich, Historian Joseph Chiarappa, and Sergeant 
at Arms Anthony Barrata. Under their leadership, this important 
organization will surely continue to be a valuable resource to the 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me in 
saluting the great work of the Federation of Italian American 
Organizations of Queens, and in recognizing the extraordinary men and 
women of the Federation and their contributions to the quality of life 
in New York City.

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