[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       SERGEANT MICHAEL DelVISCIO

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2020

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend the 
valiant service of Magnolia, New Jersey resident Sergeant Michael 
DelViscio, Camden County Town Hall Honoree.
   Sergeant Michael DelViscio was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 
in 1949 and two years later he and his family relocated to Barrington, 
New Jersey. In 1964 the DelViscios moved to Stratford, New Jersey and 
in 1967 Sergeant DelViscio graduated from Sterling High School. 
Following his graduation at the age of 19, Mr. DelViscio enlisted in 
the United States Army.
   As a third-generation member of the United States Army, Sergeant 
DelViscio proudly followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and 
namesake Mike DelViscio who served in World War I, and his father Frank 
DelViscio who served in World War II. Sergeant Michael DelViscio 
honorably enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed during 
the height of the Vietnam War to South Vietnam on September 1, 1969. He 
served with the 361st Signal Battalion located in Phu Bai.
   Upon returning from his one-year tour of duty, in 1970 Mr. DelViscio 
married his wife Fran and was reassigned to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. 
There he served out the remainder of his three-year enlistment in 
Arizona and was discharged on November 3, 1971 with the rank of 
Sergeant E-5. He received the Army Commendation Medal for his 
consistent acts of meritorious service during his time in the United 
States Army.
   Thereafter, Michael began his Police career with the Borough of 
Magnolia in March 1973 and was promoted to Sergeant in 1976. In 1991 
Michael and two other officers were awarded the Departmental Gallantry 
Star ribbon and a citation for apprehending an armed suspect that 
committed a robbery at a local service station. After more than two 
decades of service to his community on July 1, 2001 Michael retired 
from his distinguished career with the Magnolia Police Department.
   On September 19, 2020 Michael and Fran will be celebrating their 
50th wedding anniversary. They are proud parents of three daughters: 
Andrea, Karen, and Chrisy, who have all graduated from Sterling High 
School. He and his wife are the proud grandparents of Mandy, Johnny, 
Danny, Joey, Jacob, Ryan, Conner, Tyler, Katie, Michael, Ethan, and 
Sarah. Johnny is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps 
and has just completed his first year of active duty. Katie, Jacob, and 
Danny are volunteers at the Magnolia Fire Department.
   Madam Speaker, Sergeant DelViscio is a great American who 
exemplifies the true meaning of a patriot. I ask you to join me in 
honoring the truly exceptional service of Mr. Michael DelViscio, of 
Magnolia, New Jersey.

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