[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 82 (Thursday, May 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING NEAL A. DeANGELO

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2017

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I honor my 
good friend, Neal DeAngelo, and congratulate him on being named the 
2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Greater Hazleton Area Boy 
Scouts. With years of success with his family business, and his 
commitment to giving back to Hazleton and the broader community of 
Pennsylvania's 11th district, it comes as no surprise to me that he has 
been chosen to receive this honor.
  Neal has been an instrumental figure in the Hazleton community. I can 
say with certainty that there are few people who have done as much for 
Hazleton as Neal. He has served on the boards of several non-profit 
organizations, including the YMCA and United Way. He has also served as 
the President of the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, and 
is a founding member of the State Association, for which he also served 
as President. Neal has been a longtime supporter of Scouting in the 
Greater Hazleton Area. Through his generosity and commitment, Neal has 
helped make a positive difference in the lives of more than 500 young 
men throughout our community, providing them with an opportunity to 
participate in Scouting's character-building and leadership programs.
  Not only is Neal one of the most charitable people I know, he is also 
a well-respected businessman. Neal co-founded DBI Services with his 
brother in 1978 and grew the company into an international diversified 
services enterprise, exceeding $250 million annually with a global 
network of over 50 locations and 1,800 employees. His hard work made it 
possible for his company to spur growth in and bring quality service to 
Hazleton, as well as the rest of the Commonwealth.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Neal for all he has 
contributed to the Hazleton community and once again congratulating him 
on being recognized as the Greater Hazleton Area Boy Scouts' 2017 
Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

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