[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 178 (Friday, November 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       HONORING RONALD SYLVESTRI

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Saint Joseph's Medical Center located in my 
district will host its annual Ball on November 3 and has chosen an 
outstanding slate of honorees for the event. One of those wonderful 
honorees, Ronald Sylvestri, has been working to improve the community 
for many years.
  Ron was born in Yonkers on September 1, 1942. He attended Yonkers 
schools and attended C.W. Post College, LIU, graduating with a B.S. 
degree in Business in 1966. He is a distinguished alumnus and has 
served as a member of Long Island University's Board of Trustees since 
1975. He is a recipient of the University's Chancellor's Award, the 
C.W. Post President's Medal.
  Ron was Senior Vice President/Regional Manager of Hudson Valley Bank, 
New York City and formerly held high level executive posts with Fleet 
Bank Investment Group, Barclays Bank of New York and D.B.G. Development 
Corporation. He was a Charter Member of the Board of Directors of the 
Council of Governing Boards (CGB) since its founding in 1976. After 
having served in leadership positions as its Secretary and Vice 
Chairman, Ron became Chairman of CGB in 2005. Throughout, he led with 
dedication, tenacity and merit.
  At Saint Joseph's, Ron serves as the Vice Chairman of St. Joseph's 
Health Fund. His extensive knowledge and expertise in banking and 
finance have been a tremendous asset to Saint Joseph's Medical Center. 
He has also been Vice Chairman of the Friends of Saint Dominic's 
Foundation since its formation in 2005 and chaired Saint Dominic's Golf 
Tournament for the past 25 years. Saint Dominic's dedicated the 
``Sylvestri Residence'' in Rockland County for mentally challenged 
women in 1998. Ron was inducted into Saint Patrick's Cathedral as a 
Knight of Malta, American Association of the Sovereign Military Order 
of Malta in 1982. He was honored with the St. Bartholomew School 
Distinguished Recognition and Community Service Award in 2001. The New 
York City Correction Officer's Association gave their Distinguished 
Service Award to Ron in 2002. He also received the New York Chapter of 
the Arthritis Foundation Dedicated Dad Award in 2009.
  Ron and his wife Donna, whom he founded and chaired the Alzheimer's 
Golf Tournament for 17 years with, were married in 1972. They have two 
children, Ronald Jr. (Melissa) and Allyson (John). They are also 
blessed with four grandchildren; Madison Reagan Sylvestri, Ellie, Jack 
and Bobby Griffin.
  Ron has accomplished a great deal and is most deserving of this warm 
recognition. Congratulations to him on the occasion.

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