[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM J. GIANNONE OF MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to announce 
the passing of William J. ``B.J.'' Giannone III of Mountainside, New 
Jersey. B.J. was only 18 when he died suddenly following an athletic 
competition.
  B.J. should be remembered for his outstanding academic achievements 
at Saint Peter's Preparatory High School in Jersey City. He was a 
commentator for the school football games, a co-founder of the Society 
of Comedic Appreciation and a member of the baseball and swimming 
teams. He was also active in Campus Ministry, the Yearbook Committee 
and Marauder's Nation.
  With a love for community service, B.J volunteered his time through 
his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America and Our Lady of Lourdes 
Church Youth Organization. And he left behind a strong and growing 
talent for songwriting.
  A cherished son of Maureen and William Giannone and a beloved friend 
to many, B.J. Giannone will be missed.
  I extend to the Giannone family my deepest sympathies and 
condolences.

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