[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17388]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JOSEPH BARBAGLIA

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Joseph Barbaglia, a 
successful businessman, person of faith and selfless community 
volunteer.
  Joe and his business partner Guy Bopp are owners of Southwest Hill 
Auto Parts Inc. They are celebrating their 25th year in business at the 
same location in the famous ``Hill'' neighborhood in the City of St. 
Louis. Joe's business is one of the most successful and reputable auto 
parts firms in the St. Louis region, and Joe is a member of business 
organizations that are dedicated to providing quality service and 
products to the general public; groups such as the Better Business 
Bureau, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, the Hill Business 
Association and the Professional Business Men. Additionally, he is also 
on the Board of Directors of Eagle Bank.
  Joe Barbaglia is a faithful leader in his church serving on various 
committees for the good of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Joe has been 
instrumental in the success of such church as La Festa at St. Ambrose 
Church, St. Ambrose Golf Tournament, and the Alumni Breakfast at St. 
Ambrose.
  Joe will help out anyone in need. Joe and Southwest Auto Parts are 
the main sponsors for Car Show/Soap Box Derby held at Shaw School every 
year in June and the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fishing 
tournament.
  As a community leader Joe has held provided critical support for 
numerous community events such as the Fireworks Display at Sublette 
Park, Bike Race on the Hill, and Party in the Park at Berra Park, the 
Southwest High School Alumni, and Second District Police Association.
  Joe has been named the Hill Neighborhood's ``Citizen of Year'' and is 
the president of the Hill 2000 Neighborhood Association, demonstrating 
the community's confidence in Joe Barbaglia's ability as a leader who 
gets things done.
  He is married to his wife Thersea and has a loving daughter Nina. Joe 
Barbaglia is a shining example of what it means to be an exemplary 
citizen for one's community, state and nation.

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