[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4303-H4304]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING CONGRESSMAN FRANK GUARINI'S 99TH BIRTHDAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
Jersey (Mr. Menendez) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible 
public servant, community leader, philanthropist, and cherished Hudson 
County legend, former Congressman Frank Guarini, who celebrated his 
99th birthday last month.
  Congressman Guarini served in the House for 14 years on behalf of 
many of the cities and towns that I today have the privilege to serve.
  He started his career in public service when he joined the Navy, 
protecting our country and the Pacific theater during World War II 
aboard the USS Mount McKinley.
  He was later elected to the New Jersey State Senate, where he was 
known as a relentless advocate for the residents of Hudson County, 
helping to pave the way for the development of our waterfront 
communities.
  After he was elected to Congress in 1978, he worked to support our 
communities and future generations of Americans, spearheading the 
Educational Assistance Act, which created tax incentives for those 
seeking a college education.

  Congressman Guarini also quickly became known as an expert on 
international affairs, serving as a delegate to NATO, promoting trade 
with Caribbean and Latin American countries, and supporting diplomacy 
through economic development.
  After retiring from Congress in 1993, he continued his service to our 
country as a United States representative to the General Assembly of 
the United Nations.
  As a private citizen, Congressman Guarini found success as an 
attorney and real estate developer, success that he has shared many 
times over as a philanthropist.
  Today, the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library at New Jersey City 
University stands to recognize his service and selfless generosity.
  His name also stands on the Frank J. Guarini Post Office Building, 
Jersey City's main United States Postal Service facility, as well as 
the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at Saint Peter's University in 
Jersey City and John Cabot University in Rome, Italy.

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  I am honored to congratulate him on his 99th birthday in the place 
where he so strongly advocated for our communities time and time again.
  On behalf of our many residents whose lives were touched by his work, 
I wish a happy 99th birthday to Congressman Guarini.

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