[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JOAN EVOLA BILLECI

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Joan Evola Billeci.
  Better known by friends as ``Joanie,'' Joan was born and raised in 
Pittsburg, California by Pearl DeMercurio and Joseph Billeci, former 
Mayor of Pittsburg. Joan and her husband, Nolan, were high school 
sweethearts and were married for 55 wonderful years.
  Joan followed in her father's footsteps of public service and was 
involved with numerous local organizations including the St. Peter 
Martyr School, the Church of the Good Shepard, and the Pittsburg Boys 
and Girls Club. In her professional career, she served as an executive 
assistant in the Pittsburg Unified School District at Highlands 
Elementary for seventeen years.
  Throughout her life, Joan demonstrated her dedication to service and 
passion for her community. Joan was an active volunteer with the 
Pittsburg Historical Society, volunteering for over two decades and 
serving as treasurer for nearly 20 years. In 2012, Joan's received the 
Community Service Lifetime Achievement Award from the Soroptimist 
International of Pittsburg in recognition of her service. In her free 
time, Joan loved traveling, spending time with family, and 
participating in a sewing club with her close friends.
  Sadly, Joan passed away on June 6, 2022. She is survived by her 
husband, Nolan Evola, as well as her sister Anne Romeo, brother Mark 
Billeci, son Salvatore, daughter-in-law Vicki, and grandchildren Joseph 
and Gabriella. She will be remembered for her kind heart and dedication 
to service. Please join me in honoring Joan Evola for her many 
contributions to our community.

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