[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 17 (Thursday, February 2, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
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                          HONORING JACK DeLEO

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2012

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my constituent, Mr. 
Jack DeLeo, as he is recognized by UNICO National, Scranton Chapter, as 
``UNICAN of the Year.''
  Upon receiving this award, Mr. DeLeo has served as president of the 
Scranton Chapter and is currently sitting Chairman of the Board for the 
organization. Mr. DeLeo has exemplified the motto of UNICO, `Service 
Above Self,' and has long put the needs of his community first.
  Mr. DeLeo served his country with courage and dignity during the 
Vietnam War as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Mr. DeLeo has, more 
recently, dedicated himself to worthy associations including the Red 
Cross and the Salvation Army.
  At home, Mr. DeLeo is an active parishioner of St. Lucy's Church. He 
previously served as president of the Lackawanna County Columbus Day 
Association and currently sits on its Board of Directors.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, Mr. Jack DeLeo, 
and ask my colleagues to join me in praising his commitment to his 
community and our Nation.

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