[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 165 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING LEE MONTEFORTE, GREATER PITTSTON FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. 
                  PATRICK'S 2021 SWINGLE AWARD WINNER

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Lee Monteforte, 
who will receive the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's 
2021 W. Francis Swingle Award at their Halfway to St. Patrick's Day 
event on Friday, September 24, 2021.
  Lee was born and raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate 
of Pittston Area High School and he continued his academic career at 
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, receiving a Bachelor of Science 
degree in education.
  Lee started his professional career working as a representative for 
MetLife Securities and Wachovia Bank. He then transitioned into a 
career in marketing in the broadcast media industry, sharpening his 
skills in digital strategy, broadcast sales, connected TV advertising, 
and media buying. In 2000, he started at WOLFTV FOX 56 as a marketing 
consultant, and in 2006, he joined the marketing team at WNEP-TV 16.
  Lee also dedicates his time to serving his community. In 2015, he 
served as president of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons, and he has 
volunteered with the Pittston City St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. 
He is a member of the Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council 372 
and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 948. He 
currently serves as secretary for the Pittston Knights Home 
Association. Seeking to encourage young athletes and to further give 
back to his community, Lee returned to his alma mater, Pittston Area, 
to coach track and field and cross country.
  Lee lives in Jenkins Township with his wife, Deborah, and they are 
the proud parents of Justin and Jaret.
  I am honored to join with the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. 
Patrick in recognizing Lee as the recipient of the 2021 Swingle Award. 
May he continue to find success in his career and fulfillment in his 
time spent serving his community.