[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING PAULA AND JIM BUONOMO

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2019

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Paula and Jim 
Buonomo for their distinguished careers and continued dedication to 
making their community a better place to live and raise a family.
  Over the past 30 years, Paula has held many prominent roles and has 
served with distinction on the Shrewsbury School Committee, as a member 
Shrewsbury Town Meeting, on the Board of Directors for the Worcester 
County Food Bank, and as Chair of the Shrewsbury Democratic Town 
Committee. I would also like to thank Paula for her time spent as a 
District Representative in my office--where I saw her affinity for 
helping others first hand.
  Jim has also consistently proven his devotion to improving the lives 
of others through his time serving on the Board of Directors at the 
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and playing a crucial role in 
many other initiatives aimed at improving the lives of students in 
Shrewsbury.
  On January 26th, the Shrewsbury Education Foundation will present 
Paula and Jim with the Community Service Award, recognizing the couple 
for consistently going above and beyond in their service to their 
community, and particularly the Shrewsbury Public Schools.
  Throughout the years, they have stepped up and worked together at 
critical times to improve the lives of students, including the 
campaigns for the Floral Street School and Shrewsbury High School. They 
also played a significant role in making the Shrewsbury Public Library 
and new athletic complex a reality--which will benefit the residents of 
Shrewsbury for generations to come.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress and the people 
of Massachusetts, I would like to thank and recognize Paula and Jim for 
their work in improving the Shrewsbury School District and the 
Massachusetts education system. Their tireless efforts have forever 
changed Shrewsbury and the Commonwealth for the better.

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