[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 201 (Monday, December 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING ANTHONY P. RESCIGNO, PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER NEW HAVEN 
         CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2017

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to rise today to 
join the many family, friends, and colleagues who have gathered to 
extend their congratulations to an outstanding member of our community, 
and my dear friend, Anthony P. Rescigno, as he marks his retirement as 
President of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. For nearly two 
decades, Tony has led the Chamber with a unique combination of 
dedication and innovation, ensuring it has been a strong voice on 
behalf of and invaluable resource for its members.
  Tony's professional career has spanned both the private and public 
sectors. After graduating from the University of New Haven, he began a 
remarkable career at Plasticrete in Hamden, Connecticut which would 
eventually culminate in he and twelve other employees purchasing the 
company and later creating a subsidiary, Plasticrete Distributors where 
he served as President. Tony entered public life in 1989 when he was 
elected First Selectman of North Haven, a position which he held for 
more than a decade. It was when he left public office that he took the 
reins at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.
  Since its inception, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce has 
strived to help businesses of all sizes and focus throughout the region 
to build on their success. Under Tony's direction, the Chamber sought 
to expand that mission through advocacy, education and networking. The 
Leadership Center, home to both Leadership Greater New Haven and 
Executive Orientation, offers aspiring community leaders and business 
executives a series of practical, hands-on training programs in 
professional development and education in social and economic issues. 
Understanding that attracting and retaining young, energetic 
professionals is vital to the growth and success of New Haven, PULSE is 
a group for local young professionals, ages 21-40, with a mission of 
connecting its members with each other and with the community through 
social and professional networking events, educational seminars and 
community service projects. The Chamber has also renewed its focus on 
advocating for its members with local, state, and national officials, 
as well as providing strategic business development planning and other 
resources.
  For the last seventeen years, Tony's leadership has strengthened the 
Chamber's involvement in economic development across the region, 
encouraged the development of young professionals and entrepreneurs, 
and created invaluable partnership and networking opportunities for its 
members. While his daily presence will most certainly be missed, his 
vision and good work has left a legacy on which the Chamber can 
continue to build for many years to come.
  I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to extend a personal 
note of thanks to Tony for his many years of friendship. Whether as 
President of the Chamber, First Selectman of North Haven, or business 
leader, Tony has always been a willing partner in helping to move our 
communities forward.
  For his lifetime of invaluable contributions to Greater New Haven, I 
am honored to have this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks and 
heartfelt congratulations to Tony as he celebrates his retirement. I 
wish him and his wife, Lynne, all the best for many more years of 
health and happiness as they enjoy this next chapter of their lives.

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