[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15361]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF ALBERT G. CAPPANNELLI

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today in 
remembrance of a highly respected and valued member of the Manchester 
community and an esteemed public relations careerist, Mr. Albert G. 
Cappannelli.
  Al began his work with public media as a radio news reporter after 
graduating from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in broadcast 
journalism. His fervor for the technique of media and journalism led Al 
to the arena of strategy consulting. As director of national media at 
High Point Communications, he developed tactics for clients throughout 
New Hampshire including the Department of Education as well as on the 
national circuit for companies including Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield, 
American Express Financial Services, and Maryland Public Service 
Commission. Colleagues described Albert as savvy and highly effective 
in his discipline.
  In addition to Al's professional career, he established a well-
deserved reputation as a community leader in Manchester. He volunteered 
his time and effort to a number of causes in the community spanning 
across interests with regard to both personal and social affairs. Al 
was an active member at St. Peter's in Auburn where he held a position 
on the parish council and was a parish facilitator for the Crown 
Ministries for the Diocese of Manchester. He was a huge advocate in 
matters surrounding education; volunteering his time with Weston 
Elementary School, Keene State College, McDonald Youth Leadership 
program, and as a member of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 
Education Committee.
  Albert Cappannelli was the victim of an unfortunate and untimely 
passing as a result of liver cancer that had been diagnosed merely 2 
weeks earlier. Albert is survived by his wife Jane of 16 years and his 
two children, Joshua and Helen.
  Al spent his life and career serving public interest and revealed an 
uncompromising compassion and integrity throughout that endeavor. He 
was a fine man, respected colleague, and adored by all who knew him. I 
was proud to call him my friend, and honored to represent such a fine 
individual in the U.S. Senate.

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