[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1803]
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                         MR. FRANK CIAMPI, JR.

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Frank Ciampi, Jr., 
an outstanding Italian-American, for his 56 years of dedicated service 
in UNICO, the Italian-American service organization. Born and raised in 
West Pittston, Luzerne County, Mr. Ciampi moved to Hazleton to begin 
his career as president/owner of International Printing Company. Prior 
to this, Mr. Ciampi served his country in the Korean Conflict from 1950 
to 1953. In 2006, he had retired after serving as president/owner of 
his company for 50 years.
  Mr. Ciampi has been active in many organizations. Since 1958, he was 
a proud member of the Hazelton chapter of UNICO. During his many years 
in the Italian-American organization, he has served as its president as 
head of the ``Lick-A-Pop'' committee. He played an instrumental role in 
raising money for the first dialysis machine in Hazleton and for the 
Salvation Army. Mr. Ciampi was recently named the recipient of the 
prestigious Presidential Citation from UNICO President Andre DiMino. He 
was also honored by the Italian American Association of Luzerne County 
with the Career Achievement Award for his efforts to improve his 
community.
  Mr. Ciampi is not new to lasting relationships. In addition to his 56 
years as part of UNICO, he recently celebrated 58 years with his wife, 
Ann Marie. His efforts and contributions coincide with his reputation 
as a family man; he has four children and seven grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, Frank Ciampi, Jr., has contributed much to the community 
and to UNICO in time, effort, and financial support over the course of 
his long and dedicated membership. He is to be commended, and his 
legacy should not be forgotten.

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