[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             BRUCE DeMOLLI

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
outstanding achievements of Mr. Bruce DeMolli, who was being honored by 
the Murray Family and the New Jersey Department for Persons with 
Disabilities at their 46th Annual Dinner Dance on Sunday, February 21, 
2016.
  Bruce joined the Our Lady of the Highway Knights of Columbus Council 
3835 in Little Falls, based at Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in 
1984 and has been an active member ever since. He was installed as the 
N.J. Knights of Columbus State Deputy, becoming the state CEO of the 
Knights for the next two years.
  Bruce became a state officer 10 years ago when he was elected State 
Warden. He was instrumental in forming two new councils: Annunciation 
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Number 11943 in Wayne, New Jersey and the 
Immaculate Council Number 12211 in Clifton, New Jersey.
  From 2004-2006, Bruce served as the Chairman of the Paterson 
Federation Knights of Columbus. The Paterson Federation is a 
representation of the Councils in the counties of Morris, Passaic and 
Sussex. The Federation is dedicated to serving and providing all the 
councils within its boundaries the assistance needed to help them excel 
in all areas of Columbianism. In recognition for his faithful service 
to his church and community, Bruce was honored by Pope Benedict XVI as 
a Knight of Saint Gregory.
  Bruce has been married to his wife, Anna, for more than 40 years and 
they have one daughter, Bree, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Maya. 
Bruce's wife serves as director at Diocesan Catholic Charities' La Vida 
Childcare Centers I & II in Paterson.
  The Murray House is a great organization which supports a cause that 
is near and dear to me and my wife Elsie. They are the longest running 
group home in the State of New Jersey for adults with developmental 
disabilities. The fact that they have chosen to honor Bruce at their 
annual Dinner Dance is only fitting as he is a great servant in the 
cause of helping others.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating the 
achievements of dedicated individuals such as Bruce DeMolli.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Bruce's family, 
friends, and all those whose lives he has touched, and me, in 
recognizing his leadership, dedication, and loyalty to serving his 
community.

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