[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING COACH RON FIOCHETTA

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2019

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Ron Fiochetta, who will be posthumously inducted into the 
All-American Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame later this 
summer.
  Baseball was not his only love. He also coached football where I had 
the opportunity to play for him. As a former player, student, and 
someone who looked up to Coach Fio, I realize this award is truly 
deserved. His late wife, Joy, and his children continue to exemplify 
his commitment to community, coaching, and leadership.
  Sadly, Ron passed away in 1997 at the age of 51, but his legacy lives 
on. He brought national recognition to Altoona in the AAABA Tournament. 
He was the manager of Altoona's L.S. Fiore from 1984 through 1997. 
During his tenure, L.S. Fiore won 10 Altoona AAABA League 
championships, four AAABA Regional championships, as well as a second 
place finish in the AAABA National Tournament in 1994. I take great 
pleasure in congratulating the Fiochetta family on this great honor for 
Coach Fio.

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