[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 123 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING ALBERT SORANO

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, a community is only as strong as the 
commitments of its citizens to its success. Albert Sorano has been one 
of those committed citizens, a true visionary in the city of Yonkers.
  Albert was born in the Bronx and became a communicant of St. 
Bartholomew's Church. A graduate of New York City Schools, Albert 
served honorably in the United States Military during the War in 
Vietnam. Following his service, Albert moved to Yonkers where he became 
one of the most sought after mentors in the city.
  Albert dove into serving the Yonkers community by assisting and 
leading in Career training and Job Placement. He excelled as a major 
Fundraiser and Event Coordinator for non-profit organizations, 
including organizing a major fundraising effort to benefit the Ursuline 
Sisters in New Rochelle. The $125,000 raised was used to establish an 
infirmary for ill and disabled retired Sisters has been a Yonkers 
resident for close to 40 years. In 2004, Albert became a strong member 
of the Exchange Club of Yonkers, rising to the position of President 
for three terms from July 2006 to June 2009, and has been on the Board 
of Directors for many years.
  Albert continued using his gifts to rally the community to fundraise 
for the Child Abuse Prevention Center in White Plains, College 
Scholarships for Yonkers High School graduates, the Yonkers 5th Grade 
City Wide Spelling Bee, and the Freedom Shrine installations in 
schools, libraries and city facilities with recognition of outstanding 
private citizens.
  Albert's greatest commitment however has always been serving the 
young people in the neighborhood, including those individuals that had 
been at risk or just released from jail.
  This year, the Exchange Club of Yonkers is honoring Albert at the 
club's annual ``Book of Golden Deeds Gala.'' He is incredibly deserving 
of this recognition, and I count myself fortunate to represent such a 
fine individual in the Halls of Congress. Congratulations to Albert for 
receiving this wonderful award.

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