[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 30, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1543]
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                      HONORING LUISA DeCICCO, PHD

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 30, 2016

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a leader in our 
community, Luisa DeCicco, PhD, whose humanitarian work is being 
recognized by The Pelham Civic Association at their Annual Dinner Dance 
Gala. Luisa is one of three honorees for ``Persons of the Year'' on 
November 4, 2016 in my district.
  Luisa is the Director of Human Resources at DeCicco & Sons Food 
Markets and is the founder of the Pelham Business Club. She is also the 
founder and manager of the unique, free Pelham Business Club Facebook 
community. With over 850 current members, the community provides 
residents, businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Pelham free 
access to information and free opportunities to advertise their 
businesses' and organizations' events.
  As head of the Business Club, Luisa works in coordination with the 
Town of Pelham and Villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor engendering a 
strong working relationship with all entities. She created and 
spearheads the town-wide free Easter Bunny Boulevard, Pelham Block 
Party, Candy Cane Lane events, and three Town Meetings with Town 
Supervisor and Mayors to inspire a strong community spirit and 
commitment for businesses and residents, with the theme: ``Neighbors 
Helping Neighbors.''
  DeCiccos is also an active corporate sponsor of the ``Hungry Kidzz'' 
programs and events throughout the year, providing food to children in 
need throughout tristate area. In addition, they are an active 
corporate partner with ``County Harvest,'' replenishing food pantries 
and soup kitchens throughout Westchester County. In Pelham, Luisa is 
also an active supporter of school PTAs and fundraising events. She 
married John DeCicco Jr. and together they have two wonderful children.
  It is an honor to present Luisa DeCicco with a Congressional Record. 
Congratulations to all honorees of the evening.

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