25372 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 28, 2000 Dr. Dominick Condo, whose parents, the Fiscal Year 1991–1992. Also, since 1994, The left dev- Domenico and Rosa Condo immigrated from she has been a member of the Boys & Girls astated with little food and medication. Joe’s Calabria, Italy, was born in Jersey City, New Club Board of Directors. In addition, Ms. father was deathly sick and a relative in El Jersey on August 13, 1954. Dr. Condo was Segura-Lopez acts as Vice-President and Paso, wrote them to let Joe’s parents raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, where he Sponsor for ‘‘Club Los Haro’’ which raises know that they had the medication that would practices medicine today. In 1975, he received funds for her birthplace, Los Haro in help Joe’s father. Joe Garcia’s parents packed his B.A. from St. Peters College; studied medi- , Mexico. up their belongings and came to Texas at the cine at the Universidad Autonoma de Guada- As a child, Rosaura vividly remembers how end of the Mexican Revolution. On October lajara, Mexico, graduating in 1980; and per- tired her father, a farmworker, was when he 21, 1925, Joe Garcia was born in El Paso, formed his medical internship and residency at arrived home in the evenings. This prompted Texas. St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New her to become involved with the Migrant Farm- At the age of nineteen, Joe joined the army Jersey. worker Committee and she has served as its and proudly served the United States of Amer- Dr. Condo is an attending physician of inter- Chairperson since 1994. She has been se- ica during World War II as a paratrooper in the nal medicine at Bayonne Hospital in New Jer- lected to serve on the Napa County Housing 503rd. After the war, Joe became a publisher sey. He is a member of the American Medical Committee, which has the task of gathering and started one of the first bilingual maga- Association, the American College of Physi- data and making recommendations regarding zines covering Latinos in politics, sports, edu- cians, and the American College of Geriatrics. the update of the County’s Housing Element cation, and entertainment. Joe was not only Dr. Condo was named the Hudson County and has been named Vice-Chair of the newly on a mission to report and inform the public of Physician of the Year in 1994, and was re- formed Napa County Farmworker Housing the impact and influence of Latinos in this cently named one of the 100 Best Doctors in Oversight Committee. country, he was also instrumental in helping the New York Metropolitan area in New York In April 1999, Rosaura Segura-Lopez was shape the political landscape. He was very ac- Magazine (7/99). honored with an award from the California tive working with numerous campaigns rang- Dr. Salvatore LaPilusa, the son of Sicilian Human Development in recognition of Com- ing from Roybal to Rockefeller, and he helped immigrants, was born in Bayonne, New Jer- munity Business for Excellent Service Pro- to elect the Honorable Leo Sanchez, the first sey. He received his B.A. from the University vided to the Community. Mexican-American Municipal court judge in of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time California. Loyola Medical School in Chicago. Dr. that we recognize Ms. Rosaura Segura-Lopez Not satisfied with his numerous accomplish- LaPilusa received his orthopedic training at for her dedication and commitment to worth- ments, he turned his attention to starting El New Jersey Medical Center and Iowa Univer- while causes, as she is an inspiration to ev- Rey, a Mexican food company in the late 70’s sity. After serving in the Korean War, he re- eryone. For these reasons, it is necessary that producing one of the first pre-packaged turned to America to start his own practice, we honor this woman for her continuing distin- chorizo (Mexican sausage). Ever the entre- and was certified with the American Board of guished service to the people of Saint Helena preneur, Joe and his wife Virginia started Orthopedics. and all of Napa County, California. Reynaldo’s Mexican Food Company in 1993. Dr. LaPilusa was married to Lorrine f Today, Renaldo’s Mexican Food Company McNally, a nurse at the Jersey City Medical is a leader in Mexican food manufacturing. His Center, with whom he had a son, Richard. CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH WED- products reach eleven states with warehouses When his wife lost her battle with cancer, Dr. DING ANNIVERSARY OF LOUIS in , San Diego, Texas, Arizona, LaPilusa founded the Lorrine McNally Pavilion, AND BERTHA WILLIAMS OF Chicago, and Las Vegas. The company con- in order for cancer patients to remain close to AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA tinues to set new standards for the manufac- home for treatment. In addition, he started a turing and processing of Mexican food and en- scholarship fund at the University of Notre HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN joys continued growth. Dame, which currently provides support for 15 OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. Speaker, I would like all my colleagues students. Dr. LaPilusa also volunteers his time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to join me in saluting Joe Garcia Sr. who at and skills in developing countries, such as the age of 75 shows no signs of slowing Friday, October 27, 2000 Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. down. Mr. Garcia, Sr. is truly a testament to I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, Louis and Ber- the American Dream. Through his hard work, nizing Dr. Dominick Condo, and Dr. Salvatore tha Williams were married in Aiken County, entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and commu- LaPilusa, the Sicilian Citizens Club’s ‘‘2000 South Carolina on October 27, 1950. There nity service he continues to serve as a role Men of the Year.’’ They are truly exceptional marriage symbolizes commitment, tenacity, model for Latinos and all Americans. physicians and dedicated community leaders. and a spiritual bond between them that fosters f f a deep and comfortable friendship and part- nership. Mr. Louis Williams retired from the UNSUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS HONORING ROSAURA SEGURA- Granitville Company in Granitville, South Caro- OF WRONGDOING INVOLVING LOPEZ lina after 35 years of dedicated service as a THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION shift supervisor/Mrs. Bertha Williams retired HON. MIKE THOMPSON from the Aiken County Public School System HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN OF CALIFORNIA after 37 years of dedicated service as a math OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teacher and high school basketball coach. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Faith in God and family means everything to Friday, October 27, 2000 Friday, October 27, 2000 the Williams’. Mr. & Mrs. Louis Williams have Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, two adult daughters, Carolyn and Barbara who Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, submit the fol- today I recognize Rosaura Segura-Lopez, the reside in Maryland. lowing letter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, ‘‘Response to Comments by Rep. Curt recipient of the Napa County Hispanic Net- f work Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Weldon Regarding the Government Reform Segura-Lopez is an outstanding member of HONORING JOE GARCIA III Committee, Minority Staff, report, Unsubstan- the community and has worked tirelessly to tiated Allegations of Wrongdoing Involving the improve the conditions of low-income housing HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO Clinton Administration.’’ and public education for migrant farmworkers. OF CALIFORNIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM, Recognizing a great need, Rosaura Segura- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lopez established the Immigration Services Washington, DC, October 27, 2000. Office in St. Helena with a credit card in Friday, October 27, 2000 Hon. CURT WELDON, Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, March, 1989. Since then, she has served as Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with DC. a board member of the St. Helena Public great pleasure that I rise today to congratulate DEAR REP. WELDON: On September 28, I School Foundation from 1990 to 1993 and has a very good friend, Joe Garcia Sr., who cele- spoke on the House floor regarding a series worked on the County of Napa Grand Jury for brated his 75th birthday on October 21, 2000. of unsubstantiated allegations by members

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