[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12396-12397]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MATAWAN ITALIAN AMERICAN 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2015

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Matawan 
Italian American Association as its members celebrate its 50th 
anniversary this year.
  Currently under the leadership of President Frank Giammarino, the 
Matawan Italian American Association executive office consists of a

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1st Vice President, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Corresponding 
Secretary, Recording Secretary and Sergeant at Arms. It is also advised 
by a Board of Trustees. Its membership is comprised of residents of 
Italian descent and their spouses who meet monthly in fellowship and 
community service.
  For 50 years, the Matawan Italian American Club has worked to 
preserve and promote Italian heritage and improve the community through 
charitable donations, scholarships and activities. It supports various 
local and national non-profits, humanitarian and community 
organizations, including the National MS Society, Ronald McDonald 
House, and the Bayshore Senior Center, among many others. Its efforts 
to support the local community and to offer an association of Italian 
culture are truly admirable and I am honored to be one of the past 
recipients of the Man of the Year Award.
  Once again, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating the Matawan Italian American Association on its 50th 
anniversary and recognizing its numerous contributions to the 
community.

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