[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16494]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF DOMINIC DiFRANCESCO, II

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                            HON. TIM HOLDEN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. HOLDEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dominic ``Nick'' 
DiFrancesco, II, a constituent and friend, who, on August 25, 2010, 
held his last public meeting as a Dauphin County Commissioner. That 
public meeting marked the end of a lifetime of public service.
  Nick's political career began in 1992, when he was elected as the 
youngest council president in the history of Highspire Borough. In this 
capacity, Nick's priorities included improving roadways and 
rehabilitating the municipal buildings and public facilities. In 1996, 
Nick was elected as a Lower Swatara Township Commissioner, serving as 
the Chairman of the Lower Swatara Police Committee and as Secretary and 
Treasurer of the State Association of Township Commissioners. During 
this time Nick played an instrumental role in the formation of the 
Modem Transit Partnership.
  Nick's service with the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners began 
with his election in November of 2003. He was overwhelmingly reelected 
to a second term four years later. As Vice-Chairman of the Board, Nick 
served as the oversight commissioner for many of the county's important 
functions. He successfully guided the complicated sale of the Spring 
Creek Health Care Rehabilitation Center, and directed the county's 
emergency response during numerous tragedies. During his tenure, Nick 
led the Wellness Committee, spearheaded the annual Ride to Work Day, 
and partnered with the Salvation Army to host their Red Kettle campaign 
during the holidays.
  His leadership earned him and his fellow board members the 
``Government Leader of the Year'' Award in 2006 from the Harrisburg 
Regional Chamber and CREDC. Nick also won the ``People's Choice'' for 
Public Servant of the Year by Harrisburg Magazine in 2008. I consider 
myself fortunate to have been able to collaborate with Nick on projects 
such as the Family Group Conferencing Center for the Dauphin County 
Social Services, modernizing the Harrisburg International Airport, and 
making improvements and upgrades to crucial roads and bridges 
throughout Dauphin County.
  I would like to congratulate Nick DiFrancesco on his lifetime of 
public service and thank him for his outstanding citizenship in the 
community.

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