[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ANTHONY CRISCI

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 26, 2018

  Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Anthony Crisci for 
his leadership in the LGBTQ+ community of Fairfield County. After five 
years, Anthony will be stepping down as the Triangle Community Center's 
(TCC) Executive Director.
   Starting in 2013 as TCC's first full-time staff member, Anthony 
breathed new life into the organization, carrying a fresh perspective 
and boundless energy. Under Anthony's guidance, TCC's budget increased 
eight-fold and its staff quintupled, enabling it to expand its core 
mission to include case assistance, regular programming and educational 
initiatives for over 300 individuals. As a community leader, Anthony 
has also prioritized cultivating LGBTQ+ pride in our state. He worked 
to revive Pride in the Park, Connecticut's largest pride march, where 
thousands of individuals from around the region gather to celebrate the 
LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments.
   Through his dedication and advocacy, Anthony has worked tirelessly 
to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals feel welcome in Fairfield County, that 
their civil rights are upheld, and that their contributions to the 
community are celebrated. Anthony is a passionate advocate for 
equality, a pillar of the community, and I'm proud to call him my 
friend.
   Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to represent Anthony Crisci in the 
United States Congress. I ask you and our colleagues to join me in 
commending Anthony for his commitment to the TCC, the LGBTQ+ community, 
and the continuing effort for equality.

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