[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10606]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE BUSINESS AND CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF PASQUALE T. DEON, 
                                  SR.

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the achievements of Pasquale (Pat) T. Deon, Sr. a constituent 
in my district who will be honored tomorrow at the 2006 annual 
scholarship luncheon at the Justinian Society of Philadelphia for his 
contributions to the business community in the Philadelphia region and 
the community of Bucks County, Pennsylvania where he lives.
  Since 1935, the Justinian Society has served as the premier legal 
organization in the Philadelphia area for Americans of Italian 
ancestry. Comprised of attorneys, judges and law students, the society 
has directed itself to maintaining the honor of our legal system and 
the high ethical standards that distinguish its practice in our 
society. The Justinian Society accomplishes its mission by promoting 
continuing legal education programs, offering scholarships to Italian 
American law students and by promoting civic engagement by the legal 
community.
  Pat Deon is a respected member of the Bucks County community. A 
successful businessman and entrepreneur, Pat has become a leader in his 
region, serving on numerous local and statewide boards and commissions. 
Since 1995, Pat Deon has been a volunteer member of the Board of the 
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and has 
served as Board Chair since 1999. Since being named chairman of SEPTA, 
Pat Deon has transformed this $3 billion public transportation asset 
from an organization wracked by inefficiency to a model of progress and 
competence.
  With SEPTA well in hand, Pat turned his attention to our highways in 
2002 and was appointed to a four-year term as a member of the 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Besides his public works, Pat Deon is 
also actively involved in community service. He is Vice Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of Temple Lower Bucks Hospital, board member of the 
Bucks County Community College Foundation, and the Bucks County 
Enterprise Zone.
  In addition to these endeavors, both Pat and his wife Carlene are 
strong local supporters of the Special Olympics, the American Red Cross 
and Race for a Cure. His work with the Special Olympics alone has 
allowed a delegation of 116 athletes and coaches to attend the first 
ever USA National Games in Iowa.
  For many, this would be enough, but Pat has also excelled in 
business. Pat Deon has extensive residential and commercial real estate 
developments in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and construction 
services in the Northeast region. He is also the owner of WBCB-AM radio 
in Bucks County and a successful restaurateur through his ownership of 
the Temperance House Restaurant and Inn located in Newtown, Bucks 
County, Pennsylvania.
  I can think of no better person deserving the honor of the Justinian 
Society as Pat Deon. His success is a clear example that the American 
Dream is indeed alive and well. In addition to serving as a model of 
success, Pat Deon is also an example of modesty. He never searches for 
the spotlight, never craves fanfare or publicity for his good works. I 
am proud to represent him in Congress, and I am proud to acknowledge 
him today.

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