[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 194 (Thursday, December 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO THE LOBOSCO ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. MIKIE SHERRILL

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2019

  Ms. SHERRILL. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the 
history of the Lobosco Association, which will celebrate the 60th 
Lobosco Association Christmas Party on December 8, 2019 in Fredon, New 
Jersey. Four generations will gather to celebrate the strength of their 
family. They remain bound by the ideals of the first Loboscos who 
immigrated to this great nation and, through their sacrifices, enabled 
their descendants to attain the American Dream.
  The Association has helped the Loboscos support one another, gather 
together, and strengthen the bonds of family. Family has been a 
constant throughout the years. The Association's dedication to Italian-
American history and culture has kept its members deeply-rooted to 
their shared ties and able to continue growing towards the future.
  The Association began on April 28, 1957, when the descendants of 
Michele and Vincenza Lobosco first organized the group. They formed the 
Lobosco Association to strengthen the bonds of family and lend support 
to one another. The family's journey to Paterson, New Jersey, began 
with the early death of the family's patriarch, Michele. From their 
humble beginnings in Sala Consilina, Italy, seven of the ten surviving 
children came to Paterson to establish new roots and provide their 
children with greater opportunities. Angelo came in 1912 at age 19, 
followed by Rosario, Michele, Luigi, Giuseppina, Attilio, and Emilio. 
They overcame language barriers and limited resources in a country that 
considered them foreigners. Their family cohesion, drive, and 
determination helped them to persevere and lay a foundation for a 
prosperous future for their descendants. As the family grew, the 
Association was formed to help maintain the close ties they shared.
  To keep the family together, the Association has organized various 
festivities, picnics, and trips, the most enduring of which is now the 
annual Christmas Party. Since the first one on December 21, 1958, the 
Lobosco Association Christmas Party has been an opportunity for 
generations of Lobosco family members to share in the joy of the season 
and family company. For 60 years, the descendants of Michele and 
Vincenza have continued the tradition of a Christmas Party to instill 
in younger generations an appreciation for the meaning of family. They 
come to connect with seldom-seen family members, meet new ones, 
celebrate their heritage, instill pride, and keep the family spirit 
alive.
  As Members of Congress, we have the deeply rewarding opportunity to 
learn about and recognize groups like the Lobosco Association. They 
represent great American stories. Their contributions have strengthened 
this country for many years and will continue to strengthen it for many 
years to come.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in this chamber to join me in 
recognizing the members and friends of the Lobosco Association and 
wishing them a joyous 60th Lobosco Association Christmas Party this 
holiday season.

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