[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 153 (Friday, September 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING MR. AL MAGGINI

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 3, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Al Maggini in celebration of his 106th birthday on September 5, 2021.
  A third generation San Francisco native, Mr. Maggini has served both 
his country and community for all of his life. A few years after 
graduating from St. Ignatius College Preparatory in 1933, Mr. Maggini 
enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country. He became a World 
War II B-17 Navigator who flew 35 bombing missions over Germany and was 
widely acknowledged for his bravery. After the war, he returned to 
Sonoma County where he began work as a stockbroker. After moving to 
Santa Rosa, Mr. Maggini taught classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College 
for eleven years, and eventually served as a member of the College's 
board of trustees for 34 years. Mr. Maggini worked late into his 90's 
while continuing to volunteer for the community in numerous ways.
  Mr. Maggini's extensive history of community service goes back as far 
as 1949. During this time, he was one of the founders of the Youth 
Baseball League of Sonoma Valley and was the first President of the 
Sonoma Valley Little League. In 1954, he became one of the leaders of 
the fundraise drive for the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital's first 
expansion campaign and remained a foundation board member and advisor. 
He is an active fundraiser for the Provident St. Joseph Memorial 
Foundation, which raises funds to help support the needs of local 
hospitals. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the St. Joseph 
Memorial Fund campaign, helping to raise $10 million for the heart 
center. In recognition of Mr. Maggini's service to Sonoma County, the 
Santa Rosa Junior College named Maggini Hall in his honor.
  Mr. Maggini has continuously dedicated his time to raising money for 
the Hanna Boys Center, along with serving on their Board of Directors. 
In recognition of his service, he was presented the 2018 Frank P. Doyle 
Award, which honors leaders in local business who go above and beyond 
in dedicating their time, energy, and resources to serving the needs of 
their community. In addition, Mr. Maggini is the oldest World War II 
veteran in Sonoma County, and among a handful of World War II Veterans 
in California. At 106, he remains an active public servant and is 
beloved by his community.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that Al Maggini is truly a model citizen 
and an exemplary civil servant. Therefore, it is fitting and proper 
that we honor him here today.

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