[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 184 (Tuesday, November 7, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
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                        RECOGNIZING FRANK ROMANO

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 7, 2023

  Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an individual 
whose unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care to the most 
vulnerable in our society, Frank Romano.
  For over four decades, Frank Romano has been creating and nurturing 
several successful enterprises that provide essential services to 
elderly and disabled individuals. His notable portfolio includes 
skilled nursing, assisted living residencies, adult day health 
programs, as well as home care services and senior transportation.
  A graduate of Merrimack College and the Harvard Business School 
Program in Entrepreneurship, Frank embarked on his entrepreneurial 
journey at IBM in Boston where he worked for six years, interspersed 
with a two-year leave of absence to honorably serve our nation in the 
Vietnam War. Upon his return, he channeled his passion and expertise 
into establishing his first healthcare facility in 1972, laying the 
foundation for what has been a long career synonymous with dignity, 
care, and deep-rooted respect for the care of our elders.
  Frank has served on the Board of Governor's for the American Health 
Care Association, the largest association in the United States 
representing long term and post-acute care providers. His contributions 
have not gone unnoticed, as he was honored with the Joe Warner Patient 
Advocacy Award, acknowledging his unparalleled commitment to senior 
care.
  On Thursday, November 16th the Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation 
will honor Frank at its annual breakfast. Today, Mr. Speaker, please 
join me in recognizing the many years of service Frank has dedicated to 
his profession, which will undoubtedly continue to inspire and uplift 
our community for generations to come.

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