[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21928]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RITA RICCARDO

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                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2003

  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rita Riccardo of 
South Plainfield, New Jersey.
  On September 1, 2003, Mrs. Rita F. Riccardo passed away at the age of 
77. 1 had the privilege of knowing this loving, compassionate and 
remarkable woman. As a mother of three children she had an unyielding 
dedication to the sanctity of life. She was loving and compassionate to 
anyone who knew her.
  Mrs. Riccardo was a member of the New Jersey Right to Life for 30 
years. She worked diligently for her cause by organizing local groups 
for marches and parades. She was a selfless woman who put her community 
first. She was a member of several community organizations and the 
president of the Rosary Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church.
  I believe that her family and community will always remember her 
service and most importantly, her great spirit. It is in her honor 
today that I stand before you.

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