[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 35 (Monday, March 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNITION OF MR. ROBERTO FERRAGINA

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Roberto 
Ferragina of Long Branch, New Jersey. Mr. Ferragina is the recipient of 
the 2012 Amerigo Vespucci Society's ``Man of the Year'' Award and will 
be recognized for his unyielding community service. Mr. Ferragina is a 
valuable member of my Congressional district and is deserving of this 
body's recognition.
  Roberto Ferragina was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to Salvatore 
and Barbara Maria Ferragina. Mr. Ferragina attended Red Bank Catholic 
High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and 
a Minor in Political Science from Kean State College. He also completed 
a Master of Arts and Master of Administrative Science from Monmouth 
University and Fairleigh Dickinson University, respectively. Mr. 
Ferragina is an accomplished athlete and was a member of the Cross 
Country and Track teams in High School and College. As a result of his 
superior performance, he was named Captain of the Red Bank Catholic 
High School's Men's Cross Country Team and Indoor and Outdoor Track 
Team. He remains an active runner in the local community. Mr. Ferragina 
is currently employed as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for 
Mohawk, North America's largest privately held premium substrate 
manufacturer. He is happily married to his wife Marianne.
  Mr. Ferragina developed a strong connection to his Italian heritage 
and culture at an early age. As an active member of the Amerigo 
Vespucci Society, Mr. Ferragina was elected to serve as the 
organization's President. He also served as the Secretary of Archives. 
Mr. Ferragina is dedicated to assisting with the organization of 
numerous events hosted by the Amerigo Vespucci Society, including the 
Wine Tasting Gala, in which he served as Chairman. In addition to his 
involvement with the Amerigo Vespucci Society, Mr. Ferragina is a 
National Council Member of the National Italian American Foundation and 
member of the National Order Sons of Italy in America, William Marconi 
Italian Society, and the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. Mr. Ferragina also 
volunteers his time each summer with the Ray Licata Memorial Swim 
hosted annually in Long Branch. He is also involved with the 
organization of the Long Branch Columbus Day Parade.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Mr. Roberto 
Ferragina upon receiving the Amerigo Vespucci Society's ``Man of the 
Year'' award and thanking him for his service to the Italian American 
community.

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