[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 11, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF ANTHONY J. ``TED'' CIANO

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise to recognize the passing of one of Pensacola, Florida's most 
respected residents, Mr. Anthony Ciano. His life will not soon be 
forgotten. Instead, his life will be remembered as one embodying the 
purest virtues of loyalty, hard work and selflessness. For that reason, 
Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize the life and deeds of Anthony 
Ciano on this day.
  Born in Akron, Ohio as the son of Italian immigrants, Mr. Ciano moved 
to Florida to begin his career. Starting out as an automobile mechanic 
in a new environment, it could have become very easy for him to lose 
heart and become discouraged. However, never losing sight of the 
American Dream, Mr. Ciano worked hard and eventually became the manager 
of several automobile dealerships. In 1968, Anthony Ciano moved to 
Pensacola and purchased his first automobile dealership. With much 
diligence and commitment, Mr. Ciano built his Ford dealership into one 
of the most successful in the region and in the entire country.
  In addition to understanding the importance of hard work, Mr. Ciano 
also knew the value of community service and charity. With an always 
grateful heart, Mr. Ciano eagerly looked for ways to give to others and 
contribute to the community. He was involved in numerous civic and 
charitable organizations throughout Northwest Florida. Whether it was 
his work to begin the Boys' Club of Escambia and his participation in 
the Rotary Club, or his support of local law enforcement and the 
Miracle League Baseball Park for handicapped children, Mr. Anthony 
Ciano was a leader who was ready to give selflessly of himself for the 
betterment of those around him and in his community.
  Madam Speaker, though Mr. Ciano may have passed, the impact of his 
life, actions and deeds will forever remain. My wife Vicki and I 
express the deepest sympathies to his loving wife Natalie and his 
children.

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