[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOE BORELLI

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Staten Island 
resident Joe Borelli's dedication and leadership in serving the 51st 
Council District and the South Shore of Staten Island.
   Born in Staten Island, Joe has always been very active in his 
community. He has been involved in the Staten Island Growth Management 
Task Force, the West Shore Light Rail Task Force, the Brookfield 
Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee, and helped spearhead the 
formation of the South Shore Local Development Corporation. 
Additionally, Joe was one of the key leaders in the successful fight to 
eradicate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from public school 
buildings. Joe has consistently proven himself to be a leader in the 
movement to reduce taxes, tolls, and fees in New York City.
   As a volunteer, Joe currently serves on the Development Board of St. 
Joseph by the Sea High School, as well as the Friends of the College of 
Staten Island, an organization that raises money for scholarships. 
Additionally, Joe assists dozens of non-profit, veteran's, and 
community organizations in accessing governmental grants. Joe has also 
helped raise private money for equipment to support handicapped 
Children at Mount Loretto, and has worked with the Verdino Foundation 
to bring a top quality Little League facility to the South Shore.
   As an elected official, Joe previously represented his South Shore 
constituents in the New York State Assembly. He was the ranking 
minority member of the Assembly Cities Committee, and he also served on 
the Health, the Housing, the Transportation, the Mental Health, Banks, 
Education, and Energy Committees. From his time in the State Assembly 
to his current role as a city councilman, Joe has consistently been a 
staunch advocate against energy cost increases, as well as the common 
core curriculum.
   Mr. Speaker, Joe Borelli has a remarkable history of dedication to 
serving the people of Staten Island. I thank him for all of his great 
work and I am proud to honor this great man who has consistently put 
others before himself, and continues to be such a positive influence on 
our communities.

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