[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7744]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING MIKE GRECO

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and admiration 
that I stand before you today to honor Mr. Michele ``Mike'' Greco for 
his more than 60 years of outstanding commitment to The Bronx and to my 
congressional district. Michele, better known as Mike, has consistently 
been a commendable contributor to The Bronx community, and stands as a 
living example of true commitment, citizenship, and good service to the 
community.
  Michele Greco left the small town of Mendicino in Calabria, Italy in 
1949, and immigrated to the Arthur Avenue section of The Bronx. While 
not a native member of the community, Mike has grown to embody all of 
the best characteristics of our community, and I am proud to call him a 
colleague in service, and even more proud to call him a friend.
  Mike has grown to be an invaluable member of the community whose 
dedication to the neighborhood can be seen through all facets of his 
work.
  Today, at 85 years young, Mike's commitment is shown through his 
opening of The Bronx's favorite neighborhood deli, Mike's Deli. For New 
York City residents, having a neighborhood staple open for business day 
in and day out serves as a steady reminder that there is always someone 
in our community here to help, and for many people, that someone is 
Mike.
  Mike Greco has dedicated himself to promoting his neighborhood's rich 
Italian heritage, and to tirelessly demonstrating his love for The 
Bronx and all it has to offer. Most importantly, this gentleman serves 
as an outstanding example of how one person's lifelong work can leave 
such a permanent mark in the hearts and minds of so many.
  Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in honoring Mike Greco for his remarkable dedication 
to improving The Bronx, and sharing its wonders with visitors and 
residents alike.

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