[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 5, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E593-E594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF CATHY MARCUCCI

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2024

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to 
honor the life of Catherine ``Cathy'' Marcucci, who proudly served the 
City of Industry as Mayor Pro Tem until her passing on April 26 at the 
age of 60, after a hard-fought, three-year battle against aggressive 
anaplastic thyroid cancer.
  Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, and a dear 
friend to many. A lifelong resident of Southern California, Cathy began 
her civic career in 2017 as a member of the City of Industry city 
council, where she served continuously, stepping into the role of Mayor 
Pro Tem in 2019. Always eager to be involved in meetings with my staff 
and me, she was very gracious to all and never wavered from her 
commitment to assist her constituents.
  Throughout her tenure, Cathy demonstrated exemplary leadership, 
fostering collaboration and championing causes that uplifted the lives 
of people and furry companions alike. An avid animal lover, Cathy 
spearheaded efforts to establish the first no-kill animal rescue in the 
San Gabriel Valley.
  Cathy is survived by her husband Steve Marcucci; daughter Lauren 
Eigel and son-in-law, Pete; parents, Larry and Etta Colson; brother and 
sister, Tim Colson and Chrissy Lowe, and their families; and countless 
dear friends. She is also survived by her rambunctious four dogs and 
two cats, all equally beloved and in no particular order: Nemo, Lola, 
Rosie, Louee, Lucy, and Laci.

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  I extend my deepest sympathies to the family, colleagues, friends, 
and constituents of Cathy Marcucci, and I urge all my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing her life and public service. She will be solely 
missed.

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