[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9654]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MATTHEW `MATTY' FERRENTINO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
active and impressive life of my friend Matthew `Matty' Ferrentino as 
he celebrates his 90th birthday on June 21, 2017.
  Matty Ferrentino is the son of Italian immigrants and was born and 
raised in Buffalo, NY. He and his wife Joan now live in West Seneca, 
NY.
  Matty graduated from University at Buffalo in 1951 with a bachelor's 
degree in physical education. During his time at the University at 
Buffalo, Matty played football for the UB Bulls, starting all four 
years as offensive guard and defensive linebacker. In 1950, Matty 
earned Little All-American status and led the UB Bulls as co-captain in 
their fifth straight winning season.
  After his time at UB, Matty began working at the Ford Stamping Plant 
as a guard and retired in 1994 as a Production Manager. Matty and his 
wife Joan raised three children: Dan, Judy, and Rob and now have five 
grandchildren: Dani, Baylea, Conner, Drew and Gracie. In September, 
Matty will become a great-grandfather for the first time.
  Physical activity has long been a part of Matty's life. In addition 
to leading the UB Bulls during his time at school, Matty boxed in the 
U.S. Army and as an amateur outside of the army. Even today, Matty 
remains active working out at LA Fitness. I am honored to be among the 
many friendships that Matty has developed through the years at the gym. 
His discipline and perseverance is an inspiration to us all.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the accomplishments of my 
friend, Matty Ferrentino. I look forward to celebrating his 90 years of 
life with family and friends who have traveled from near and far on 
June 23, 2017. I wish Matty and his family health and happiness in all 
the days to come.

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