[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JAMES CARELLO

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                          HON. ERIC J.J. MASSA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2010

  Mr. MASSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and pay 
tribute to a fine American, James Carello, on an occasion when he and 
his business have received a prestigious honor: the International 
Circle of Excellence Award for 2009.
  The Circle of Excellence, which is awarded by the International 
dealer organization of Navistar, Inc., honors International truck 
dealerships that achieve the highest level of dealer performance with 
respect to operating and financial standards, market representation, 
and most importantly, customer satisfaction. It is the highest honor a 
dealer principal can receive from the company.
  Mr. Carello's business, Regional International Corporation, is 
headquartered in Henrietta, New York. Under his leadership, it has 
grown into one of the preeminent truck dealerships in western New York, 
with 160 employees and two secondary locations in Buffalo and Geneva. 
Jim is a recognized leader in the industry, as Regional spent six years 
on the Rochester Top 100, a listing of privately-owned companies 
recognized in the area. With this most recent award, Regional 
International has now received the Circle of Excellence Award a total 
of seven times.
  An International dealer since 1989, Jim is a member of 
International's Dealer Development and Systems Advisory Board. Jim has 
achieved this level of accomplishment and recognition through years of 
hard work and service to his industry and community. An avid sports 
fan, Jim can frequently be found cheering for his favorite NASCAR 
driver or the Buffalo Bills. He also has a keen interest in a variety 
of other vehicles, including a 1934 Ford roadster, a customized 
motorcycle and two show trucks called Mayhem and Bad Habit. Both of his 
children, Jason and Gina, are now active in running the business, 
becoming the next generation of participants. Jim and his wife Lyn dote 
on their two grandchildren.
  Through his dedication, hard work and outstanding customer service, 
he has built an economically vital business of which he can be justly 
proud. On behalf of the 111th United States Congress, I congratulate 
Mr. James Carello for his record of accomplishment.

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