[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
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                 DANIEL DEMELFI, UNICO HAZLETON CHAPTER

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Daniel DeMelfi, the 
outgoing president of the UNICO Hazleton, Pennsylvania Chapter.
   Mr. DeMelfi has served as the president of the UNICO Hazleton 
Chapter since 2010 and has held positions as a core committee member 
and entertainment co-chair for UNICO's Bell'Italia Festival. 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.
   Mr. DeMelfi's commitment to the community does not end with his 
service to UNICO. He serves as the founder and former president of the 
Hazleton Area Landlords' Organization, a core committee member for the 
Sounds of the Season Concert, and lector and piano accompanist for the 
Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church. Additionally, he is a board 
member for both the Hazleton Silent Santa organization and the Wiltsie 
Performing Arts Center.
   Mr. Speaker, for his dedicated service to both his Italian heritage 
and our community, I commend Daniel DeMelfi, outgoing president of the 
UNICO Hazleton, Pennsylvania Chapter.

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