[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 85 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE CAREER OF COSMO PANETTA

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2012

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my friends and 
colleagues to join me in recognizing the distinguished career of Cosmo 
Panetta and his 38 years as a small business owner in Pleasanton, 
California.
  Cosmo embodies the American Dream, emigrating from Calabria, Italy in 
1957. After graduating from Pacific High in San Leandro, he attended 
Moliere's Barber College. Cosmo obtained his state barber's license and 
soon bought his own business to serve the residents of the Tri-Valley. 
Cosmo has been a fixture in the community ever since. He's touched the 
lives of all those he's come across, including my own. His work ethic 
is exemplified by his shop's 12-hour workdays and seven-day workweeks. 
There is even a sign that hangs outside Cosmo's barbershop reading ``1 
billion haircuts.''
  With exemplary dedication to his adopted country and outstanding 
service for 38 years, Pleasanton will always be thankful to Cosmo. 
Grace, diligence and kindness are only a few of the many words that can 
be used to describe a gentleman of his exceptional character. He is a 
true example of the American Dream and of what a person can accomplish 
in our great country. I ask you to join me in honoring Cosmo Panetta 
for his remarkable service to the City of Pleasanton.

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