[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 137 (Friday, August 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E861-E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING MR. ANTHONY ``TONY'' BRUSCATO

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 2022

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, today, I rise in memory of Mr. Tony 
Bruscato, a passionate public servant and member of the 11th

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District, who passed away on May 6th of this year. Mr. Bruscato was an 
admired reporter, a dedicated public servant, and beloved partner, 
father, grandfather, and friend to many.
  In 1953, Mr. Tony Bruscato was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Anthony 
and Angela Bruscato. A talented writer, Mr. Bruscato was proud to 
continue his education at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, 
earning a bachelor's degree in broadcasting. Upon completing his 
degree, Mr. Bruscato put his talents to use as he began his 
broadcasting career in Iowa, before then moving to Port Huron, 
Michigan, to sharpen his skills. As his skills in broadcasting 
sharpened, Mr. Bruscato advanced to the larger metropolitan market, 
taking a position as Journalist for the Plymouth Observer Newspaper and 
serving with integrity through 2010. In addition, his work with the 
Observer and Eccentric in Wayne County made Mr. Bruscato a recognizable 
and trusted voice for many.
  While Mr. Bruscato's broadcasting education and work led him across 
the Midwest, Southeast Michigan served as home for much of his 
professional career and later life. His knack for communication and 
love for community made Tony the best choice to ascend to the role of 
Plymouth Downtown Development Director. His skills served him well as 
he assumed this position, coordinating activity for the City of 
Plymouth and liaising with the various development committees. 
Undoubtedly, Tony Bruscato's work as Director contributed to the 
vibrant culture that makes Plymouth a highly sought place to live. A 
coworker of Mr. Bruscato attests to his work, saying ``he helped grow 
many [City of Plymouth] events over the last decade, helped develop a 
new downtown Master Plan, assisted our businesses during the pandemic, 
and much, much more.''
  Mr. Bruscato was preceded in death by his parents and son, Matthew 
Bruscato. In addition to the love of his life, Lucia Morrison, Mr. Tony 
Bruscato's legacy continues through his beloved children, Andrew 
(Jamie) Bruscato, and Sarah (Craig) Bruscato-Newsom, and grandchildren, 
Charlotte Bruscato, Andelina Bruscato, and Luciana Bruscato. Along with 
cultivating a reputation of integrity and excellence professionally, 
Tony Bruscato was also known as a lifelong Hoosiers fan, periodically 
attending basketball games, and was a regular attendee of shows at 
Fisher Theater in Detroit. Those who knew Mr. Bruscato say that ``he 
found every way to live life to the fullest'' and will be greatly 
missed.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Anthony Bruscato led by example, demonstrating how 
one person can create significant positive impact on their community 
through service to others. The 11th Congressional District of Michigan 
and the greater region has benefited from the work of Mr. Bruscato. 
Although he will continue to be missed by so many, it is certain that 
his legacy will continue through the many whom he inspired.

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