Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform minority, I am pleased to present for consideration H.R. 2244, which would rename the United States Postal Service facility at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office Building. The measure before us was first introduced by Representative Richard Hanna from New York on June 21, 2011 and, in accordance with committee requirements, is cosponsored by all members of the New York delegation. Further, H.R. 2244 was taken up by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 22, 2011, where it was favorably reported out of committee by voice vote. Mr. Speaker, I would like to briefly highlight some of the achievements and honorable service of Corporal Riccione. Corporal Steven Riccione was 20 years old when he volunteered to join the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A native of Geneva, New York, and a graduate of Geneva High School, Corporal Riccione served our Nation admirably up to the point of his death in the Quang Tin province of South Vietnam on September 27, 1967. Corporal Riccione died in action while helping evacuate wounded soldiers after a fierce battle with North Vietnamese troops. No greater gift can one give than to give his life in service to his country and his fellow men. I urge passage of H.R. 2244. I yield back the balance of my time.”