[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING GUILFORD NATIVE NICK FRADIANI, JR., AMERICAN IDOL SEASON XIV 
                                FINALIST

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
join the community of Guilford, Connecticut, as well as the Fradiani 
family, friends, and fans of all ages in extending my heartfelt 
congratulations to Connecticut's own Nick Fradiani, Jr. who this week 
became a finalist on Season XIV of the reality television series 
American Idol.
  With his musician father, Nick Fradiani, Sr., bringing him to gigs as 
a child and blessed with a special talent all his own it is not hard to 
believe that Nick developed a passion for music. Though he has really 
only focused on music as a career over the last decade, it is that 
passion that makes Nick's performances so special and why he has been 
able to build such a strong fan base in Connecticut.
  A performer, singer, and songwriter, he has taken American Idol 
Season XIV by storm and, in the process, has sparked a unique 
enthusiasm across his home state of Connecticut. Bringing his own style 
to fan favorites like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' ``American 
Girl,'' Billy Joel's ``Only the Good Die Young,'' Maroon 5's ``Harder 
To Breathe,'' Rod Stewart's ``Maggie May,'' Matchbox Twenty's ``Bright 
Lights,'' and Rascall Flatts ``What Hurts the Most'' he has impressed 
American Idol judges and, more importantly, won the hearts and minds of 
millions across the country who have voted to ensure his continued 
appearances.
  Nick has created quite the fervor in Connecticut--reflected in the 
thousands of fans across the state who crowd into viewing parties or 
watch from each week to see him perform and vote for him to advance. I 
am honored to have this opportunity to join his parents Nick and Liz, 
along with his sister, Kristen, his extended family, friends and the 
Guilford community in wishing Nick Fradiani, Jr. the best of luck in 
the last weeks of the American Idol competition.
  Nick--win or lose you have made us all proud and we are with you.

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