[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF MR. NICK MANGANARO ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Nick 
Manganaro as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Nick began working at 
Medico Industries at the young age of 13, and he has continually served 
my local community in his duties at the company's Hanover Township 
facility.
   The son of Italian immigrants, Nick graduated from Pittston High 
School in 1943. He proudly went on to serve in the Navy during WWII and 
was stationed in Panama until 1946. Upon returning to Pittston, Nick 
immediately resumed his work at Medico Electric Motor Company.
   To this day, Nick is still employed by Medico Industries, where he 
has worked for 77 years. His work ethic is unparalleled. A wearer of 
many hats, Nick has worked on the rigging crew, operated cranes, drove 
tractor trailers, and maneuvered all of the construction equipment. 
Within the company, Nick is considered to be a father figure to many 
employees, always willing to provide support and guidance to those in 
need. He is admired by his coworkers and customers for his bright 
attitude, modest demeanor, and dedication to the company.
   Though he cannot perform all the job functions he once could, Nick 
continues to work seven days per week--a habit that is indicative of 
his tireless, hard-working character. He still lives at the Manganaro 
family homestead, where he resides next door to his sister, Maria 
Capolarella Montante. The two have one living brother, Joe Manganaro. 
Outside of work, Nick is a member of St. Rocco's Parish in Pittston, 
and is a life-long member of the San Cataldo Society in Pittston, a 
social organization that is united in celebrating its member's Italian 
heritage, familial values, and religious principles.
   Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Mr. Nick Manganaro on this 
important milestone, and I admire his diligent work ethic and sense of 
commitment. I thank Nick for his service to our country and community, 
and I hope that he will celebrate this year in the company of his 
family and friends.

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