[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 44 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E331]
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 A TRIBUTE TO JEAN MALUCCIO--28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2015

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to 
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional 
District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Jean Maluccio 
of La Crescenta, California.
   Jean is a savvy businesswoman who helps oversee the Maluccio 
Company, a local investment firm, but is best known for her 
unparalleled volunteerism that benefits the entire Crescenta Valley. 
Jean served as the Executive Director of the Crescenta Valley Chamber 
of Commerce for more than 18 years, without pay, and continues to have 
an active role with the chamber as an advisor, and helps ensure the 
smooth operation of chamber events that include the Taste of the 
Foothills and Hometown Country Fair. She served as President of the 
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1994, 1995, 2009 and 2010. Jean 
was also one of the founders of the Crescenta Valley Fireworks 
Association, a nonprofit which organizes an annual 4th of July 
fireworks display, and works countless hours each year arranging for 
the carnival entertainment, handling site permits, working with 
security for the event and selling tickets.
   Ms. Maluccio has also been actively involved with Prom Plus, where 
she was on hand to secure donations of food and serve food to guests at 
the organization's 20th anniversary gala. She also gives of her time 
with Relay For Life, an annual 24-hour event held at Clark Magnet High 
School, where hundreds of people walk on the school field to raise 
funds to fight cancer. Jean not only obtains the donated food to feed 
the participants, but also stays for most of the 24 hours to ensure 
that the food is ready when needed. In addition, Jean also volunteers 
for the Glendale Police Department, working at the Montrose COPPS 
substation representing the department in many capacities and answering 
questions from the public.
   A strong supporter of our nation's military, Jean was a driving 
force in raising awareness and helped organize fundraisers for the 
refurbishment of the war memorial at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring an exceptional woman of 
California's 28th Congressional District, Jean Maluccio.

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