[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING PASCO L. SCHIAVO

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Pasco L. Schiavo, 
who has been selected as the 2014 UNICO Hazleton, Pennsylvania 
Chapter's Italian American of the Year.
   A lifelong resident of Hazleton, Mr. Schiavo served our country 
honorably as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves. In 
1962, after completing his military service, he established a law 
practice in Hazleton and began teaching at the local Penn State 
Hazleton Campus. Mr. Schiavo generously donated not only his time, but 
also his financial support to the school, establishing multiple 
scholarships in memory of his parents.
   Along with his commitment to higher education and learning, Mr. 
Schiavo has held many leadership positions in the community. He served 
as Assistant District Attorney of Luzerne County, was President of the 
County Commission on Economic Opportunity, and was appointed to the 
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Additionally, 
he served as solicitor for the Hazleton Area School District, Hazleton 
Housing Authority, Hazle Township Municipality, and the Hazleton City 
Authority. He continues to give back to the community through his 
support of the Hazleton Public Library, Hazleton Kiwanis, the Greater 
Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, and the Serento Gardens Drug and Alcohol 
Services.
   He has taught at and held many leadership roles at Penn State 
Hazleton. The plaque on the side of Pasco L. Schiavo Hall says it all: 
``A lawyer, author, educator, community leader, and philanthropist. The 
only title missing is Proud Italian American.''
   Mr. Speaker, for his exemplary service to the Italian American 
community and the greater Hazleton Area, I commend and thank Mr. 
Schiavo and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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