[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING CAROLE VACCARO UPON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of a 
dedicated and caring city of Buffalo employee, Carole Vaccaro.
  Public service is both a difficult and fulfilling career. Carole 
Vaccaro served her term with her head held high and a smile on her face 
the entire way. Carole began her career with the city of Buffalo on 
March 7, 1988, assigned to the Parking Violations Bureau. Carole's 
spirit of understanding and her pleasant demeanor were widely 
recognized in the office. Carole had the task of receiving complaints 
from parking violators, but never failed to approach her job with a 
refreshingly pleasant and helpful attitude.
  Carole was rewarded with a promotion in July of 1995 to the 
Department of Assessment and Taxation. She quickly became known in her 
new office for the same pleasant attitude and efficient manner of 
accomplishing any task which served her so well in her previous 
position.
  Carole's dedication and work ethic were beyond reproach. She was the 
first to arrive at the office, often by 7 a.m., long before the 
official opening at 8:30 a.m. In addition to her strong work ethic, 
Carole always made time to promote positive relationships among her 
coworkers. A birthday, wedding anniversary, job promotion, or even an 
anniversary of one's first day on the job was a cause for a celebration 
with Carole's famous baked goods. Carole is the consummate example of a 
giving spirit.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Carole 
for her 22 years of exemplary service on behalf of the western New York 
community. Carole will always be remembered for putting a friendly face 
on Buffalo's City Hall. Buffalo, the City of Good Neighbors, is proud 
to call Carole one of her own.

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