[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23074]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF DOLORES ALFANO

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2005

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to Dolores Alfano upon her receipt of the Sister Ann 
Marguerite Gildea Award given by the Ministry of Caring, Inc. Mrs. 
Alfano's dedication to community and charitable giving make her a more 
than worthy honoree.
  Mrs. Alfano's community service and fund raising career stretches 
well over 30 years. She has managed the finances of presidential 
candidate, former congressman and governor Pete DuPont and directed 
charitable giving at MBNA of America, the largest independent credit 
card issuer in the United States. Additionally, Mrs. Alfano served as 
the head of the Republican State Committee throughout the 1980s. In 
addition to her meaningful contributions to the Delaware political 
system, Mrs. Alfano is on the United Way of Delaware Board.
  Tonight, Mrs. Alfano will be honored by many distinguished friends 
and family at a function honoring her contributions to the city of 
Wilmington and the State of Delaware. Mrs. Alfano has served Delaware 
skillfully and diligently. Throughout her career, Mrs. Alfano has 
raised well over one-hundred million dollars for various Delaware 
charities.
  Mrs. Alfano recently founded DV Alfano Consulting. Mrs. Alfano will 
continue to work in her field of expertise, raising money for 
worthwhile causes. It is truly a pleasure to know that such a motivated 
and altruistic individual calls Delaware her home.
  I congratulate and thank Mrs. Alfano for all she has contributed to 
the City of Wilmington and the State of Delaware.

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