[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAYS OF GEORGE A. VALLONE AND MARY ``DIXIE'' 
                                VALLONE

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                          HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate two very 
special birthdays in North Jersey, George A. Vallone and Mary ``Dixie'' 
Vallone.
  George A. Vallone, who was born on June 18, 1920, is a World War II 
Army veteran who served in an anti-tank division in North Africa. 
Later, George served in Rome as a Technical Sergeant working for the 
Allied Theater Commander. After returning home from the war, George 
continued to serve his community as the Co-Chair of the New Jersey 
Citizens for Property Tax Reform and as the President of the Sussex 
County Senior Citizens Presidential Council. George's work to better 
the country he loves so dearly is a testament to his patriotism. I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing George's selfless sacrifices.
  Additionally, Mary ``Dixie'' Vallone, who was born on March 8, 1929, 
has been an active member in the Sussex County community for decades. 
Mary is an award-winning crafter, winning several Blue-Ribbon awards at 
our local Sussex County Fairs. Mary has been a devoted wife and mother 
for nearly seventy years. Residents like Mary are what makes North 
Jersey such a special place to live.
  George and Mary, happy birthday. I wish you both good health and 
happiness for years to come.

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