[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 23 (Monday, February 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ALBERT MANZO

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2011

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
work of an outstanding individual who I am proud to call a friend, 
Albert Manzo, who will be recognized by the Roma Club as their 2011 Man 
of the Year for his distinguished service and dedication to his 
community.
  It is only fitting that he be honored in this, the permanent record 
of the greatest democracy ever known, for his story is a true 
embodiment of the American Dream.
  Albert is co-owner of The Brownstone, one of New Jersey's premier 
catering facilities, located in my hometown of Paterson. In addition to 
working long and tireless hours to provide guests with the finest 
dining and party experience, Albert gives freely of himself, and is 
willing to listen and lend his support to numerous charitable 
organizations. The Brownstone is an important part of the greater 
Paterson community, and a special place for so many families who mark 
life's milestones with gatherings there.
  Albert also serves as a Commissioner with the North Jersey District 
Water Supply, and served as the first Chief of the Passaic County 
Deputy Sheriff's Division. Albert also sits on the Board of the Passaic 
County Technical Institute Education Foundation, as well as serving as 
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for North Haledon, NJ. Albert 
is a past President of the Paterson Rotary and a member of Passaic 
Valley Elks Lodge 2111. He is a Board member of CROC--Citizens Reunited 
to Overcome Cancer, and served on Paterson's Blue Ribbon Committee to 
Review Public Safety.
  Albert has been married for 26 years to his lovely wife, Caroline, 
and they have three beautiful children, Albert IV, Lauren, and 
Christopher. The Manzo family currently resides in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to learning about and recognizing the 
efforts of individuals like Albert Manzo.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Mr. Manzo's family 
and friends, all those whose lives have been touched by him, and me in 
recognizing the outstanding contributions of Albert Manzo to his 
community.

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