[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF DIANE ALBERIGI, UNICAN OF THE YEAR FOR SCRANTON 
                       CHAPTER OF UNICO NATIONAL

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Diane 
Alberigi, who will be named UNICAN of the Year for 2019. Diane will be 
honored at the annual UNICO Charity Ball, held on February 29, 2020, at 
Fiorelli's Manor in Peckville, Pennsylvania.
  Diane is the daughter of Francis Tougher and Grace Reidenbach. She 
grew up in the Hill Section neighborhood of Scranton along with her 
sister, Francie. After graduating from Technical High School, Diane was 
employed by the Chamberlain Insurance Agency for 35 years. Since 2007, 
Diane has worked at NEPA Center for Independent Living, where she 
earned a certification in payroll operations and oversees the 
disbursement of checks to employees in 10 states.
  Diane has lived in Clarks Summit since 1984. She is committed to her 
church and community, having served as a lector at both St. Peter's 
Cathedral and Our Lady of Snows. Diane volunteered for and chaired the 
Our Lady of Snows picnic for a decade. In between time, she also worked 
at the Glint of Gold Jewelry Store on South Washington Avenue in 
Scranton.
  Since joining UNICO in 2004 under the sponsorship of Chris DiMattio, 
Diane has been invaluable in the Scranton Chapter's activities. She 
served as treasurer of the Chapter's Ladies Auxiliary and co-chair of 
the cappuccino stand at La Festa Italiana, and she currently sits on 
the board of La Festa as well as the board of the Scranton Chapter. She 
was named a Northeast Woman by the Scranton Times-Tribune in June 2018.
  Diane is also passionate about helping rescue animals and has four 
dogs, including a blind, special-needs dog. She has seven nieces and 
nephews, one great niece, and one great nephew.
  It is an honor to recognize Diane as the Scranton Chapter of UNICO 
National's UNICAN of the Year for 2019. May she continue to honorably 
represent and serve the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania for many 
years to come.

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