[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   RECOGNIZING ROBERT M. IAMELLO, AIA

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Robert 
(Bob) M. Iamello whose dedication to the Amerigo Vespucci Society and 
his Italian heritage will be recognized by the organization with its 
``Man of the Year'' award on June 8, 2024.
  Robert Iamello maintains his Italian heritage through his family and 
his involvement with the Amergio Vespucci Society (AVS). Raised in West 
Long Branch, New Jersey, Mr. Iamello grew up in a household that 
embraced its Calabrian lineage. His parents and grandparents often 
conversed with each other in Italian, introducing Mr. Iamello to the 
language. In college, he studied abroad in Venice, and has visited 
Italy many times since. Together with Diane, his wife of nearly 45 
years, he has two children and three grandchildren. He takes great 
pride in his family and heritage, sharing his experiences with other 
members of the AVS.
  Mr. Iamello received his Associate Degree in Engineering for 
Architectural Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of 
Technology and his Bachelor in Architecture from the University of 
Kentucky. Throughout his 47-year career, he was employed by 
architectural firms in New York and New Jersey before opening Ocean 
Township-based Iamello Architectural Studio LLC with his daughter in 
2014. Mr. Iamello is a member of several architectural organizations 
and has been recognized for his work.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Mr. Robert Iamello as 
the recipient of the Amerigo Vespucci Society ``Man of the Year'' 
award. This honor is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and 
service to family and community.

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