[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25499]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT FONTI

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Robert 
G. Fonti as he is honored by the Saul Weprin Democratic Club on Sunday, 
October 17th, 1999 at the club's 42nd annual dinner dance.
  Robert Fonti is an active member of the Board of Governors of the 
Saul Weprin Democratic Club. He is the President and the CEO of the 
Vincent James Management Company where he specializes in Real Estate 
Brokerage and Property management.
  An alumni of St. John's University, Robert Fonti earned a Bachelor 
and a Master of Arts in Government and Politics as well as a 
Certificate in Public Administration. He is actively involved in 
professional organizations such as the National Realty Organization, 
the Real Estate Board of Education, the New York Association of Realty 
Managers and the National Asbestos Council. As a real estate consultant 
to the Town of Huntington, Robert Fonti advises the Town Board on all 
trustee and land use matters. He also serves as the VP of Budget and 
Finance for Respect for Law Alliance Inc.
  Aside from his professional duties, Robert Fonti donates his time and 
energy to such worthy causes as the New York State Order of the Sons of 
Italy in America, the Coalition of Italian American Organizations, and 
the Boy Scouts of America.
  Robert is a devoted husband to his wife, Barbara, and father to his 
daughters, Barbara Olivia and Lauren Anne.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in extending my congratulations to Robert Fonti as he is 
honored by the Saul Weprin Democratic Club for his years of active 
service to his community.

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