6082 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS itarch 10, 1976 Carol C. Smith, Jr. Ralph R. Hedges SUPPLY CORPS NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY'S Robert E. Kirksey David M. Altwegg Paul L, Foster Charles W. Rixey DESK IN THE Am FORCE AND ARMY Captain Fran McKee, U.S. Navy, for ap­ Harold C. Donley, Jr. Van T. Eru,all Air Force nominations beginning Maj. pointment to the grade of rear admiral pur­ CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS Jimmy K . Angel, to be lieutenant colonel, and suant to title 10, United States Code, section Neal W. Clements ending Maj. Joseph R. Mailloux, to be lieu­ 5767(c) while serving as Director of Naval tenant colonel, which nominations were re­ Education Development. DENTAL CORPS ceived by the Senate and appeared in the The following-named captains of the Navy Paul E. Farrell Congressional Record on February 18, 1976. for temporary promotion to the grade of rear IN THE MARINE CORPS Army nominations beginning Robert S . admiral in the staff corps indicated subject Noreen, to be captain, and ending Terence to qualification therefor as provided by law: The following-named officer of the U.S. J. Caldwell, to be second lieutenant, which MEDICAL CORPS Marine Corps Reserve for temporary appoint­ nominations were received by the Senate and Almon C. Wilson ment to the grade of major general: appeared in the Congressional Record on John W.Cox Allan T. Wood February 18, 1976. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ANGELO FOSCO HONORED AS "MAN and the invocation by Rev. Armando Pi­ Cook County and nine su1Tounding coun­ OF THE YEAR" erini, C.S., administrator of the Villa Sca­ ties in Illinois; nine other States and the labrini Home for the Aged. Judge Philip Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Mani­ Romiti presided over the installation of toba. HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO During bis service as an International officers for the year 1976, and the names Representa~ive, Fosco played a leading role OF ILLINOIS of the new 1976 JCCIA officers follow: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in organization, political and legislative ac­ James E. Coli, president; Dr. James F. tion. and exercised a guiding influence on Tuesday, March 9, 1976 Greco, first vice president; John C. Por­ local unions in many States and Central celli, second vice president; Joseph Toli­ Canada. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, on Sat­ tano, third vice president; Jerome Zurla, His outstanding performance in those urday, March 6, 1976, the Joint Civic areas led to his selection in 1964 as a-ssistan t Committee of Italian Americans had fourth vice president; Rudy L. Leone, fifth vice president; Anthony Morizzo, regional manager of the Chicago Regional their annual installation of officers ban­ Office, a post he held until November, 1968, quet and dinner dance, and I extend my treasurer: Charles Carosella, secretary: when he was appointed manager of the re­ sincerest congratulations to James E. Achille J. Chiappetta, sergeant at arms; gion. In that same year, he was elected an Coli, the JCCIA's president for 1976. Jim Anthony Sorrentino, consultant; Antho­ International Union Vice President. His col­ Coli brings to the task a rich background ny Paterno, president emeritus. leagues describe him as "a vigorous and tire­ James Caporale served as banquet com­ less worker tot-ally devoted to the organiza­ of experience in civic and community af­ mittee chairman, and he and his commit­ tion he serves and the people he represents." fairs and an outstanding career in the tee worked hard to make the evening an In addition to the above positions, Fosco labor field, and I know that he will render outstanding success. The names of the since 1951, has represented the Laborers• In­ distinguished service during his term of ternational Union in its negotiations with leadership in the committee. banquet committee members follow: the National Pipeline Industry and played This year over 2,200 people gathered in Norma Battisti, Frank N. Catramone, Sr., a key role in the negotiation of the first Na­ the Conrad Hilton Hotel to honor their Joann Coconato, Carl DeMoon, Dome­ tional Pipeline Agreement in September, nick DeFrisco, Bernard Fio Rito, Robert 1949. He has also served as a trustee to the Man of the Year, Angelo Fosco, the gen­ Franch, Marie Palello, Joseph Pantaleo, Laborers' National Pension Fund, and as a eral president of the Laborers Interna­ Charles C. Porcelli, Ann So1Tentino, An­ trustee of the Laborers' Pension Fund of tional Union of America. At the dais were thony Sorrentino, Sam Tenuta, Joseph Central and Eastern Os.nada. the outstanding political, and civic lead­ Tolitano, and Aurelia Tornabene. During his career, he has served as a dele­ ers of our community, including the Illi­ gate to the AFL-CIO Conventions and has nois secretary of state, Hon. Michael J. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Angelo been an active participant in Conventions Howlett, my distinguished colleague in Fosco, on his selection as the Man of the and Conferences of the Federation's Build­ ing and Construction Trades Department. the Congress, Hon. MARTIN Russo, who Year, and I send him my warmest best represents the Third District of Illinois, wishes as he continues his career of serv­ Fosco also serves on the Executive Board of ice and example of capable excellence. the AFL-CIO Public Employee Department. and many distinguished visitors from He is a graduate of Morgan Park Military throughout the United States came to Angelo Fosco's biography follows: Academy in Chicago and attended Loyola pay tribute to Angelo Fosco, who suc­ JOINT CIVIC CoMMI'ITEE OF ITALIAN AMERI­ University. Fosco is also a Fourth Degree ceeded his late father, Peter Fosco, as CANS MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, ANGELO member of the Knights of Columbus. general president, including Robert A. Fosco He is the father of three children, Peter The Joint Civic Committee of Italian J., Paul and Marycarm, and the grandfather Georgine, president, Building & Con­ Americans is very proud to present its 1976 of three. struction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, "Man of the Year Award" t.o Angelo Fosco and many other prominent labor leaders, in recognition for many years of dedication representing the labor movement in the and service to all working people which has GHANA'S 19TH BffiTHDAY city of Chicago, the State of Illinois, brought him national acclaim and wide rec­ and the Nation. ognition as a truly distinguished American The Joint Civic Committee of Italian of Italian descent. HON. CHARLES 8. RANGEL Americans is an umbrella organization Angelo Fosco was elected General Presi­ dent of Laborers' International Union of OF NEW YORK comprised of more than 40 civic organi­ North America on October 30, 1975. He rose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zations in the Chicago area and among to the highest office in the 650,000-member its purposes and objectives are charita­ organization after serving more than 25 Tuesday, March 9, 1976 ble, educational and cultural activities years in a variety of union posts, including Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, March 6, which will best serve the welfare of more than seven years as a vice president 1976, marked the 19th anniversary of the Ame1·icans of Italian extraction and the and manager of the Union's largest region. independence of Ghana. What made this community at large. One of the most A native of Chicago, Illinois, Fosco began an event of great significance was that outstanding civic events held in the his career as a member of Laborers' Sewer Ghana was the first colonial territory of Chicagoland area, the Columbus Day and Tunnel Miners Local Union 2. He held black Africa to gain its independence, is various positions of leadership in that local Parade, sponsored annually by the union and under his direction the Cook making it a model for those that were to Joint Civic Committee of Italian County (Illinois) IDghway Department was follow. I believe that the accomplish­ Americans. organized in the early 1940's. ments of the nation of Ghana have Along with James L. Coli, Jr., Joseph In July, 1951, he was appointed as an In­ shown that it was indeed a good niodel. J. Spingola served as master of cere· ternational Representative in the Chicago I would like to include into ·the RECORD monies for the progi·am. The national Regional Office, headquarters for the at this time a statement commemorating anthem was performed by Ralph Adrian, Union's largest region, which encompasses the independence and creation of Ghana. March 10, 1976 EXTE.r SIO.t S OF Rfa iARKS 6083 we have made so far, based on the deter­ '\Yhen he was ousted from the chairman­ I am sure that my colleagues will agree mination and sacrifice of our people, gives ship of the House Banking Committee at the that it shows a realistic attitude on the us hope for the future. We remain confident beginning of the present Congress. The New part of its leaders as to what is to be that with the understanding of our friends Yorker magazine said of him: required in order to move their country in the United States which we salute on its ..He's something of a crank, but he's an along the road to modernization. It is bicentennial we shall succeed. intelligent and knowledgeable crank. Tho e this attitude, as much as the concrete ac­ Young Turks who shoved the old Populist aside not only were being cruel, but were complishments, that I believe is impor­ probably making a mistake." tant for the other countries of black Ralph Nader, the consumer ad·,ocace, in an Africa to follow. PICKLE PRAISES PAT. IAN angry newspaper column at the same time.