[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANK PUMILIA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
legacy of Mr. Frank Pumilia of Margate, Florida, who sadly passed away 
on Sunday, August 30th at age 94. Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York 
and, at an early age, demonstrated a passion for politics and a fervent 
interest in community service. He attended high school for only half a 
year before dropping out to support his family. Eventually, Frank 
became an owner of his own grocery store and later worked as an 
insurance investor. He retired to Margate, Florida where he assumed a 
number of leadership positions within local organizations.
  Frank served as president of both the Margate Democratic Club and the 
Margate Association of Condominiums. He also served as a chairman for 
the Margate Civil Service Board, member of the Broward County 
Democratic Executive Committee, member of the advisory council of the 
Alzheimer's Family Center. Frank was a highly regarded community 
leader. In 2010, he was selected by the Area Agency of Aging of Broward 
to receive the Broward County Senior Hall of Fame honor.
  I offer my deepest condolences to Frank's family. He is survived by 
his daughter, Louise Ditto, by two sons, John Pumilia and Charles 
Pumilia, as well as five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
Frank's presence will be profoundly missed throughout the Margate 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay my respects to Frank Pumilia and his 
family. Frank was a great friend to me throughout the years. His 
spirit, loving memory, and legacy of outstanding leadership will always 
live on.

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