[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF RAYMOND CAPOZUCCA, ITALIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF 
                LUZERNE COUNTY'S 2016 PERSON OF THE YEAR

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Raymond Capozucca, 
who will be honored by the Italian American Association of Luzerne 
County as Person of the Year during the organization's 39th Annual 
Columbus Day Banquet on October 9, 2016.
  Raymond was born May 25, 1939 in Pittston Township to Raymond and 
Emma Capozucca. After the death of his father, he was enrolled in the 
Hershey Industrial School for Orphan Boys, now known as Milton Hershey 
School. Raymond returned home, after graduating in 1957, and worked for 
two local plumbers. In 1962, founded his own plumbing, heating, and 
electric business. The business's name was changed to Capozucca Bros. 
when his brother, Albert, joined six months later. Both Raymond and his 
brother ran their business until they both retired in the early 2000s.
  Throughout the years, Raymond has been involved in numerous clubs and 
associations. He is a member of the Italian American Citizens Enjoyment 
Club and a charter member of the Pittston Township Lions Club. He 
helped found Pittston Township Little League and went on to serve on 
its board. He served on the board of United Services Agency. He held 
offices with the Pittston Township Fire Department and was on the board 
of directors of the Northeast Fair. He was a member of the Holy Name 
Society of Mt. Carmel, now known as St. Joseph Marello Parish, and the 
Flag Association of Pittston Township.
  It is an honor to recognize Raymond for being named the Italian 
American Association of Luzerne County's Person of the Year. I thank 
Raymond for all of the service he has given to his community, and I 
wish Raymond and the Italian American Association all the best this 
Columbus Day.

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