[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 32 (Friday, March 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNITION OF MR. FRED MIGLIACCIO

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 4, 2011

   Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Fred 
Migliaccio, resident of West Long Branch, New Jersey and dedicated 
member of the community. On March 5, 2011, Mr. Migliaccio will be 
recognized by the Amerigo Vespucci Society with the ``Man of the Year'' 
award. Today, I applaud Mr. Migliaccio, as his achievements should 
serve as an inspiration to us all.
  Mr. Migliaccio began his employment career at the early age of 14 at 
Gallo's Pizzeria. By the age of 17, he received employment at Slocum 
Long Branch Fuel Company. In 1974, Mr. Migliaccio began his 
professional career with the New Jersey Highway Authority where he 
worked for 27 years. During his tenure, he occupied various positions 
including Printing Specialist, Administrative Clerk and Communications 
Specialist. He also remained involved in the Highway Authority's 
Safety, Training and Investigation Department. In 2001, Mr. Migliaccio 
accepted a position with the City of Long Branch in New Jersey as 
Director of Public Works. His outstanding leadership abilities 
bolstered the development and enhancement of the Public Works 
Department. Advances in equipment, construction, training and an 
increase in the level of service to the residents of Long Branch were 
all a result of Mr. Migliaccio's outstanding contributions.
  Mr. Migliaccio has demonstrated impeccable service to the community. 
He served as a volunteer firefighter for 38 years and admirably served 
as Fire Chief in 1986. Mr. Migliaccio currently serves as President of 
West Long Branch Fire Company #2. He is also a certified Level I and 
Level II Fire instructor, a licensed fire official and fire inspector 
and fire protection sub-code official. He also works part-time as the 
Sub-Code Official in the borough of Oceanport and West Long Branch and 
is the inspector in the City of Long Branch. He proudly touts his 
numerous professional affiliations with various organizations, a few of 
which include The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Former 
Captain of the Emergency Service Unit of the Long Branch Fire 
Department. Mr. Migliaccio's continuous service to the community has 
undoubtedly touched the lives of many people.
  Mr. Migliaccio was an active member of the West Long Branch Sports 
Association and coached Little League and Biddy Basketball. He also 
enjoys hunting and building police cars. Mr. Migliaccio currently 
resides in West Long Branch, New Jersey with his wife Stephanie and two 
boys, Jamie and Patrick.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Fred Migliaccio, 
the recipient of the Amerigo Vespucci Society's ``Man of the Year'' 
award. This recognition is a testament to his continuous hard work and 
dedication on behalf of the constituents of Long Branch, New Jersey.

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