[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1192]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THANKING MR. ALESSANDRO ``ALEX'' CUSATI FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED 
                    STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire U.S. 
House of Representatives, today I pay tribute to Alessandro ``Alex'' 
Cusati, the Chief Engineer at the U.S. House of Representatives. Alex 
was born in Eboli, Italy and first came to the United States as a young 
man in the Italian Air Force. After his exchange program, he worked for 
a CBS affiliate in Alabama where he met his wife Tallulah. Alex and 
Tallulah have two children, Jerry and Genoveffa, and a grandson, 
Stephen Benny.
  Alex has been a dedicated House employee for 36 years and has had an 
impact not only on the employees working on the Hill, but also on the 
public at large. Starting as an Engineer in the House Recording Studio, 
he rose to the position of Chief Engineer in 1995. He was instrumental 
in running the House's first TV broadcasts in 1979 and bore the 
daunting task of maintaining and upgrading the data, audio, and video 
capabilities of all offices within the U.S. House of Representatives. 
Alex has been responsible for coordinating and overseeing the 
transition from analog to digital data usage and the implementation of 
High Definition TV.
  Alex was also responsible for the Recording Studio Media Center, 
which allows remote broadcasts from committee hearings. Additionally, 
he oversaw the design and opening of the House Floor Broadcasting 
Control Room in the Capitol Visitor Center. His personnel file, teeming 
with letters of gratitude for his efforts from Committee Chairmen, 
House Officers, and staff from foreign dignitaries, is a prime 
indication of his commitment to the House and his tireless worth ethic. 
He is commended by his colleagues for his institutional knowledge, 
positive attitude, and uncanny ability to resolve any unpredictable 
issue.
  Alex Cusati will be missed throughout this institution. He is a 
shining example of the committed men and women who quietly and without 
fanfare, serve the American people in unique and invaluable ways. Their 
commitment and unwavering work ethic make it possible for us to conduct 
the vital work of this nation. Please join me in commending his 
outstanding service and wishing him continued success as he takes on 
new challenges in his retired life.

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