[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 16 (Friday, January 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E138]
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                          HONORING FRANK RITI

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 30, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, civic minded community groups are only as 
strong and effective as the members who lead them. That is why the 
Bronx-Westchester South Division of Kiwanis, under the leadership of 
Lieutenant Governor Frank Riti, has been so successful.
  As Lieutenant Governor, Frank has overseen 12 Kiwanis Clubs in his 
division, including those in Bronx Shore, Hartsdale, Mount Vernon, 
North East Bronx, Riverdale and Yonkers. He has made 3 official visits 
to each club and during his tenure has made a point of hosting events 
that bring all divisions together to create a communal spirit in the 
Kiwanis organization.
  Working to fulfill the goals set forth by New York State Kiwanis 
Governor Joseph Aiello, Frank encouraged all of his clubs to 
participate in the Governor's Project which centered on autism 
awareness. With Frank's hard work the South Division was able to raise 
critical funds for autism causes and hold programs dedicated to raising 
awareness. Frank was also instrumental in the ``Treats for Troops'' 
Kiwanis program which sent gift packages to our young men and women 
serving overseas. Both the Governor's Project and ``Treats for the 
Troops'' were highly successful.
  Frank was also a big supporter of the Kiwanis International project 
``Eliminate'' which deals with maternal neo-natal tetanus issues 
plaguing families on a global scale. Frank's ability to bring his 12 
clubs together to support these causes was what made them successful, 
and led to their collective contributions being recognized by both the 
New York State District and International Kiwanis respectively.
  Prior to his wonderful work with Kiwanis, Frank worked in the health 
care field, serving as head of occupational therapy in nursing homes in 
both Westchester and the Bronx. Frank was beloved by both his staff and 
patients and gave many years of service to the field.
  The Yonkers Kiwanis Club honored Frank at a dinner which celebrated 
their 85 years of service to the Yonkers community in 2014. I believe 
there was no more fitting honoree than Frank Riti, and wish to offer 
him my sincerest congratulations on that wonderful recognition.

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