[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 88 (Wednesday, June 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              JOSEPH A. PIERANGELI, FORMER UNICO PRESIDENT

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Joseph A. Pierangeli, the 
former president of the UNICO Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Chapter.
   Mr. Pierangeli has served as a member of UNICO for 10 years. UNICO 
is the largest Italian American organization in the United States. 
Members seek to improve their communities by providing assistance to 
area and national charities through fundraisers and donations. 
Additionally, they strive to honor and educate others about their 
Italian culture and ethnic heritage.
   Currently, Mr. Pierangeli serves as the Chief Executive Officer of 
United Rehabilitation Services in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A 
graduate of Penn State University, Mr. Pierangeli is a proud husband 
and father who plays an active role in many civic organizations 
throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
   Mr. Speaker, for his dedicated service to both his Italian heritage 
and our community, I commend Joseph A. Pierangeli, former president of 
the UNICO Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Chapter.

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