[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 220 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1395-E1396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF PAUL BALDACCI

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 23, 2021

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Paul Baldacci.
  Paul was born in Virginia in 1933 and raised in Akron, Ohio. Paul 
enjoyed playing football and basketball throughout high school. After 
graduation, he went on to play offensive guard at Santa Clara 
University on a football scholarship and later attended the University 
of San Francisco School of Law. However, his education was put on hold 
as he joined the United States Army in 1956 and served in the Korean 
War.
  After serving in the Army, Paul eventually joined Hoffman Company 
Builders and Developers where Paul realized his passion for 
development. Paul later went on to start Castle Construction Company 
Inc. Throughout his career, Paul was very passionate about supporting 
the interests of industrial workers. He served for over thirty years as 
Employer Trustee for the Northern California Carpenters 46 Counties 
Apprenticeship Training Trust. In 1999, Paul was appointed as a member 
of the

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State of California Building Standards Commission. Additionally, in 
1997 Paul served as Chairman of the Horne Builders Association of 
Northern California.
  In his personal life, Paul married his wife Betty in 1955. Paul's 
love for his family was clear to all who knew him. He and Betty have 
six children, nineteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
  Sadly, Paul passed away on November 20, 2021. He will be remembered 
for his hard work and his compassion. Please join me in honoring Paul 
for his many contributions to our community.

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