[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 25]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 34104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING RETIRING LACKAWANNA CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RONALD SPADONE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of a 
dedicated public official representing the great city of Lackawanna, 
NY. I rise to honor the service of retiring Council President Ron 
Spadone.
  Ron Spadone is among Lackawanna's proudest citizens, and is among her 
best-known and best-liked. A former Ward 4 councilman, Ron ran citywide 
for the post of council president 4 years ago and was supported broadly 
throughout the city.
  Ron's commitment to Lackawanna has been inspiring, but closest to 
Ron's heart is his family. Although Ron recently lost his son Ron--my 
friend and a longtime employee at the Erie County Board of Elections--
Ron's retirement from active public service will afford him more free 
time to enjoy his family and his own recreational pursuits.
  Madam Speaker, thank you for affording me this opportunity to 
recognize the contributions of Ron Spadone to his hometown, the great 
city of Lackawanna, NY. I know you and all of our colleagues join me in 
extending a heartfelt thanks to Ron for his service, and Godspeed in 
all of his future endeavors.

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