[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF TONY DePRIMA

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                       HON. LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 17, 2023

  Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of 
Anthony DePrima, who is retiring from his position as Energize 
Delaware's Executive Director on March 17th.
  Tony moved to the First State in the 1990's to work for the city 
government of Dover, the capital of my home state of Delaware. He rose 
from planning director to city manager, and always kept a special focus 
on green energy. Tony has been instrumental in bringing renewable 
energy and environmentally friendly energy production to our state.
  Energize Delaware knew that Tony was the perfect choice as their 
first Executive Director when they brought him on board in 2011. Since 
then, he has overseen the nonprofit's expansion into several sectors 
and has had a constant passion for helping all Delawareans live more 
energy efficient lives. Tony was recently recognized for his work by 
the Delaware Business Times as Medium Nonprofit CEO of the Year in 
2022.
  Along with his work with Energize Delaware, Tony is the vice 
president of the Capital School District Board of Education, the board 
treasurer of NeighborGood Partners, the board treasurer of Kent County 
Conservancy, the past president of the Dover Library Foundation, and a 
member of the Capital City Rotary in Dover. Among it all, he found the 
time to earn a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the 
University of Delaware in 2018.
  Tony DePrima's commitment to serving his community and the state of 
Delaware is nothing short of admirable. I am proud to salute him for 
his work and wish him all the best in retirement.

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