[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2664-2665]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF DOMENIC LALLI OF WATERTOWN, MA

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Domenic Lalli in 
recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Xaverian Brothers 
High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, and to commend him for forty 
years of dedication to the education of young men.
  An accomplished athlete, Mr. Lalli excelled in football at Watertown 
High School, and was inducted into the Watertown High School Hall of 
Fame. He served as football coach there as well. Further, Mr. Speaker, 
Mr. Lalli was captain of the football team at Boston University, and he 
was the USA Natural Bodybuilding Champion in 1991. He went on to win 
the Mr. Massachusetts Master's Division in 2004.
  Mr. Lalli received a Bachelor of Science in Human Movement Health and 
Leisure from Boston University and earned a Master's in Education from 
Boston State College. He is also a graduate of the Catholic Schools 
Leadership Program at Boston College.

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  Mr. Lalli began his career at Xaverian in 1976, teaching Physical 
Education and coaching track and football. In 1984, he was appointed as 
the Administrator of Students. Mr. Lalli was appointed Principal of 
Xaverian in 1991, the same year that Brother Daniel Skala, C.F.X. 
became Headmaster.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Lalli has influenced several generations of young 
men and is beloved by countless alumni, parents, and trustees. An 
outstanding leader, he has shaped a strong community where respect for 
everyone, no matter their differences, is the norm. He has served as an 
extraordinary role model in his care and concern for all. Throughout 
his tenure at Xaverian, Mr. Lalli has touched the lives of 7,951 
students, in addition to the current student body of 950.
  Mr. Lalli was born and raised in Watertown, MA where he lives today 
with his wife Lydia. They are the proud parents of two children, 
Daniel, a graduate of Xaverian, and Victoria, and they are blessed with 
two grandchildren, Connor and Colbie.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to join with Domenic Lalli's family, friends, and contemporaries 
to thank him for his forty years of remarkable service to Xaverian 
Brothers High School.

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