[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 38 (Monday, March 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E257-E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN PALLONE

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2018

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and pride that I 
rise today to congratulate my brother, Long Branch Councilman John 
Pallone, on his selection as the Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the 
Year. I joined the Amerigo Vespucci Society on March 3, 2018 at their 
125th dinner gala to celebrate John and recognize his outstanding work.

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  Born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey, John is a lifelong 
resident of the city and an active member of the community. Currently 
serving as Council President, John was first elected to the city 
council in 1990 and then ran successfully again for a council seat in 
2010 where he has served ever since. In this capacity, John has made 
the safety and well-being of Long Branch residents a priority and 
continues to focus on the redevelopment of the city, serving as a board 
member of the Urban Enterprise Zone.
  In addition to his work as a public servant, John is the Vice 
President of the Long Branch Free Public Library Board of Trustees, a 
member of the Amerigo Vespucci Society and a parishioner of Holy 
Trinity Church.
  John is the owner of Video Life Productions, a successful video 
production company that he established in 1982. He and his wife 
Svetlana are the proud parents of John Thomas.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating John Pallone on his recognition as Man of the Year by 
the Amerigo Vespucci Society. He is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.

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