[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 97 (Friday, July 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1224]
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                      HONORING TWO ITALIAN MAYORS

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 1, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge two 
Italian mayors who serve some of the most popular destinations in 
Italy: Dott. Antimo Silvestre, Mayor of Casandrino, Italy, and Dott. 
Antonio Di Brino, Mayor of Termoli, Italy. As an Italian-American and a 
former mayor of a Pennsylvania city rich in Italian culture, I believe 
it is important to recognize my counterparts in my family's native 
country.
  Located in southern Italy, Casandrino is part of the Greater Naples 
area, which has a population exceeding one million people. The Palace 
of Capodimonte, the Napolitan National Gallery, and the Catacombs of 
San Gennaro all surround the city center of Casandrino, attracting 
visitors from around Italy and the world. Casandrino remains at the 
center of Italy's culture of art, history, and commerce.
  Termoli has a rich history as a seaside village on the Adriatic coast 
of Italy. It is known for the purity of its waters and white, sandy 
beaches. Less developed and more historical than other seaside towns of 
Italy, Termoli features restored Romanesque architecture and many fine 
restaurants and resorts. Termoli humbly welcomes thousands of Italian 
and foreigners each year.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the vital role mayors hold in our local 
communities. I understand that mayors face many similar challenges 
around the world, and I recognize my friends and colleagues Dott. 
Antimo Silvestre and Dott. Antonio Di Brino as distinguished leaders in 
their communities.

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