[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 18 (Thursday, February 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               100TH BIRTHDAY OF DOLORES BELLUCCI CONTES

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2017

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
Birthday of Brooklyn's Dolores Bellucci Contes.
   Dolores was born on February 19, 1917, and has been a resident of 
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for over 80 years. In fact, she has lived at the 
same address since 1950. In 1951, after her husband's sudden death, she 
was widowed at the age of 33. Despite her grief, she demonstrated 
strength and temerity by becoming a working mother in order to support 
her children. Dolores got remarried in 1961 to her late husband, George 
Contes, with whom she spent 50 joyous years.
   I cannot emphasize enough Dolores' determination and wisdom. She 
owned a local small business, ``Nail Elegance,'' for many years. 
Moreover, the fact that she worked until the age of 91 is simply 
astounding. It takes a special kind of person to have the kind of 
dedication and work ethic that Dolores has had her entire life.
   Mr. Speaker, I wish Dolores Bellucci Contes a very happy 100th 
birthday. Simply put, people like Dolores are what make Brooklyn great. 
She has truly lived a life worth living, and I am honored to represent 
her in Congress.

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