[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 76 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E623-E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING MIKE BUCCI WHO WILL BE HONORED AS PERSON OF THE YEAR BY 
          COLUMBIA COUNTY ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

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                           HON. JOHN J. FASO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2018

  Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anthony Michael 
``Mike'' Bucci Jr., who will be honored as Person of the Year by the 
Columbia County Association in the City of New York on May 10, 2018.
  Born and raised in Hudson, NY, Mike was an honors graduate of Hudson 
High School, where he was-a three-sport letterman. He went on to 
graduate cum laude from Villanova University in 1983, where he was the 
captain of the intercollegiate bowling team. Upon graduation, Mike was 
immediately hired to work for the accounting firm Ernst and Whinney. 
During his time with the firm, he was responsible for audit and 
consulting services for more than 100 different audit and tax clients.
  1988 brought a new adventure for Mike, as he became the Audit 
Director and Controller for the NYS Bridge Authority in Highland, NY. 
In that capacity, he was responsible for a $10 million annual budget 
that handled the implementation, maintenance, and adequacy of the 
Authority's financial and management accounting and reporting systems.

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  In 1998, Mike became a partner at the prestigious accounting firm of 
Pattinson, Koskey, & Rath P.C. In a short three years, Mike was named 
Treasurer and equity owner in the firm. During that time, the firm 
voted to be renamed Pattison, Koskey, Howe and Bucci, CPAs, P.C. Under 
his leadership as Managing Shareholder, the firm amassed ten partners, 
eighteen CPAs, and six offices in the Hudson Valley.
  Mike is also a dedicated and active member of his community who is 
always willing to lend a hand. He has served on several local boards 
including the Twin County Vikings, the Hudson Little League, and the 
Hudson Boys and Girls Club. Currently, Mike is a member of the Columbia 
County Sons and Daughters of Italy No. 659, serving as a trustee and 
was named its ``Positive Image Award'' recipient in 2005.
  Mike's service to Columbia County is greatly appreciated, and I 
congratulate him for being honored as Person of the Year by the 
Columbia County Association in the City of New York.

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