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| CREC-2016-12-27-pt1-PgE1739-4 | 2016-12-27 | 114 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL SERAO | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1739 | E1740 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1739 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 27, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1739-E1740] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL SERAO _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Michael Serao, an experienced philanthropist and cultural activist who has dedicated many years to serving his community in Queens, New York. Mr. Serao is being honored at Taminent Regular Democratic Club's 85th Annual Dinner Dance with the Ralph DeMarco Award. After serving for six years at Commerce Bank in Astoria and three years as Vice President of JP Morgan Chase Bank in Astoria, Mr. Serao is now the Regional Manager and Vice President of Quontic Bank. As grandson of Edward Serao from Bogan and Sons Furniture, a Steinway Street store that was a fixture in Astoria for decades, Mr. Serao is following in his grandfather's footsteps in giving back to his community. Michael Serao, a third-generation Italian-American, truly defines the meaning of community service. Mr. Serao is the Board Director for the Astoria LIC Kiwanis, Chairman of the Advisory Board of SHAREing and CAREing, former Advisory Board member to Immaculate Conception school, past President of the Ditmars Merchants Association, Chair for the Astoria Park Relay for Life, Charter member and President of the Lions Club, Treasurer of the William Jefferson Clinton Democratic Club, a former Board Director for the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, Board Director of QSAC and an active former Board member of Community Board 1. He is also the Vice President of the Astoria Civic Association which is led by former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone. Mr. Serao's philanthropy work includes working with children with autism and senior citizens with disabilities. He has also worked actively in the LGBT community as a former member of OUT Astoria and former President of the Western Queens LGBT Democratic Club. Some of Mr. Serao's past honors include HX Magazine Businessman of the Year, Business Leadership Award from the Powhattan Democratic Club, Man of the Year from the LIC KOC, Business Leadership Award from the Borough President and numerous City Council and state recognitions. He currently resides in Hewlett Harbor with his partner, Dr. Fidel Abreu. Community involvement is the foundation of a successful city, and Mr. Serao exemplifies commitment to his community through his years of active service to local groups, organizations and elected officials. It is a privilege for me to represent a district with dedicated citizens, like Michael Serao, who work constantly to improve our city. Michael Serao consistently devotes his time and effort to improving the lives of those around him, with great success. [[Page E1740]] Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the extraordinary work that Michael Serao has done for the great city of New York. ____________________ |