congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12423-2
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| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12423-2 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY WILLIAM DANTE BUCCI | SENATE | SENATE | RECOGNIZING | S12423 | S12424 | [{"name": "Rick Santorum", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12423 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12423-S12424] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY WILLIAM DANTE BUCCI Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I have been made aware of plans to honor Mr. William Dante Bucci next month and I would like to take the opportunity to share with my colleagues the outstanding achievement and distinguished service he has displayed. Not only has Mr. Bucci displayed a high level of professional achievement and concern for his community, but he has also celebrated his family's heritage. Mr. Bucci was born in Philadelphia, PA, and has been a member of the Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, since 1 year of age. In fact, Bill is the longest continuously active member of the Ivy Ridge Lodge 251. William Bucci is a 1974 cum laude graduate of Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia, where he earned the Thomas E. Cahill Merit Award for outstanding achievement as a senior. Bill then earned a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy receiving a bachelor of science degree in 1982. Following his graduation from the Naval Academy and his naval service, Bill then demonstrated a high level of achievement in the world of business. After being Market Executive of the Year with the Xerox Corp. in Philadelphia, Bill was named a full partner and first vice president at age 29 in the brokerage firm Smith, Barney, Harris Upham & Co., Inc. William is a three-time winner of Smith, Barney's Broker of the Year Award and is a life member of their President's Club. In 1992, William joined Shearson Lehman Bros. as a senior vice president. Following the purchase of Shearson Lehman Bros. by Smith, Barney, Bill was recruited by Prudential Securities Inc. in Bala Cynwyd, PA, where he is now a senior vice president. William Bucci's commitment to serving his community is well known to those that have had the opportunity to interact with him. Bill has served as junior varsity basketball coach for the Cardinals of Dougherty High School in the Philadelphia Catholic League. In addition, he was a head coach for 10 years in the Philadelphia Archdiocese CYO program. Not surprisingly, Bill has been recognized by his coaching peers as the league's all-star coach on three different occasions. William Bucci's connection to the Order Sons of Italy in America is well cemented. He is the grandson of Francesco Bucci, past president of the Giulio Caesar Lodge 612 O.S.I.A., and Giuseppe Mercurio, a founder and charter member of the Ivy Ridge Lodge 251, O.S.I.A. His list of credentials in the Order Sons of Italy in America is truly impressive. For instance, Bill has served or currently does serve in the following capacities: third vice president for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; a trustee, O.S.I.A. Charitable [[Page S12424]] and Education Trust; member, Pennsylvania State Finance Committee; served as chairman for the Purple Aster Awards Ball souvenir program book for 1995; member, national membership committee; member, national fund raiser committee; ex-officio delegate to the national convention; three-term past president, Ivy Lodge 251, of which he has served as vice president and as trustee. Mr. President, I am extremely pleased to say that William Dante Bucci is a constituent of mine. Mr. Bucci has been, and will continue to be, a community leader and standard bearer for Italian Americans. ____________________ |