[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE REMARKABLE CAREER OF PAUL MARZELLO

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2025

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Mr. 
Paul Marzello and his remarkable career of service as President and CEO 
to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, as he enters into 
retirement after many years of dedicated work. Mr. Marzello's impactful 
leadership with the Park has strengthened the legacy of the Nation's 
largest inland naval park, through strategic partnerships and 
innovative outreach programs.
  Mr. Marzello has inspired civic engagement and preserved crucial 
American history by way of his visionary leadership and commitment to 
our Nation's history. His work directly focused on making connections 
with local and national institutions to bolster STEM education, as well 
as strengthening relationships with veterans' organizations and civic 
leaders. Mr. Marzello's experience and dedication to fostering 
relationships between local and national organizations deepened his 
unwavering commitment to the Western New York community.
  Mr. Marzello's innovative guidance and commitment to honoring United 
States veterans and preserving our Nation's military history was 
instrumental in spearheading the pre-restoration of the U.S.S. The 
Sullivans, a retired United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer that 
previously faced partial sinking from extreme weather conditions. Mr. 
Marzello's `Master Plan' restoration project garnered financial support 
from local, state, and federal leaders, along with national media 
attention.
  Today, as Mr. Marzello retires from his dedicated service, and 
innumerable medal presentations, we celebrate not only his professional 
accomplishnments but also his unwavering commitment to Western New York 
and the United States of America. His continued outreach, insight, and 
loyal devotion to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park has 
forged a strong path for the preservation of our Nation's history for 
generations to come, and we are all the better for it.

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