[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 142 (Friday, October 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1498]
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                           BENITO A. TRANGUCH

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Benito A. Tranguch, an 
outstanding member of the UNICO Hazleton, Pennsylvania Chapter.
   A lifelong resident of the area, Mr. Tranguch served as the 
president of the UNICO Hazleton Chapter from 2002-2005. 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. Tranguch's commitment to the community does not end with his 
service to UNICO. He is an active member of the Men of Malvern, the 
Hazleton Quarterback Club, Hazleton Community Concerts, Hazleton 
Gourmet, and the Queen of Heaven Church, where he serves on the 
Financial Committee and as an usher. He supports the Muscular Dystrophy 
Association (MDA), the Committee to Help Handicapped Infants and 
Parents Succeed (CHHIPS) and the United Rehabilitation Services (URS). 
Mr. Tranguch was also awarded V.I.P. of the year from the Helping Hands 
Society.
   Mr. Speaker, for his dedicated service to both his Italian heritage 
and our community, I commend Benito A. Tranguch, an outstanding member 
of the UNICO Hazleton, Pennsylvania Chapter.

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