[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
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                      HONORING AL AND DEE DelBELLO

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, countless communities across our great nation 
thrive thanks in part to the selfless service and dedicated commitment 
of individuals like Al and Dee DelBello. The DelBellos epitomize the 
very meaning of the words ``public service.''
  I have known Al and Dee for many years. Al is a distinguished public 
servant who represented our community with dignity and integrity. His 
record of hard work and commitment to ensuring that government serves 
all is truly remarkable; he's a leader whom I have strived to emulate.
  Al started serving our country in the National Guard after graduating 
from Fordham Law School. He returned to New York once he completed his 
service, and later ran for City Council in Yonkers. His sense of civic 
duty did not end there. He was elected as Mayor of Yonkers in 1970, 
served as the Westchester County Executive for three consecutive terms, 
and then became Lieutenant Governor in 1982.
  While serving in public office, Al worked together with those on both 
sides of the aisle to the benefit of his constituents. Al was 
fundamental in building a medical center in Westchester, creating the 
first State Office for the Disabled and an Office for Women, and 
establishing a countywide bus system, among other things. Al continues 
to serve his fellow New Yorkers as the Chairman Emeritus of the 
Westchester County Association.
  Dee DelBello joins her husband in being an exemplary public servant, 
dedicating her life to lend a helping hand. Dee received her Master's 
Degree from Seton Hall University, and while her husband was in office, 
she advanced the cultural aspects of Westchester County through her 
amazing work advocating for the arts.
  Dee impressively served as Commissioner of the New York State 
Commission on Judicial Conduct for 17 years, and continuously breaks 
the glass ceiling for women with her service on the advisory board of 
The Women's Business Development Center, her membership in The National 
Association for Female Executives, and as a co-founder of Women in 
Communications.
  Al and Dee DelBello have both won numerous awards throughout the 
years for their immense work on behalf of all New Yorkers, and I want 
to continue recognizing them by expressing my gratitude and 
appreciation for all of the contributions they have made.

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