Mr. Speaker. I rise today to offer my congratulations to Mrs. Antonia Maria Falina of Corona. NY. who will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 5. 1988. Mrs. Falina immigrated to the United States from her native Italy in 1907. Mrs. Falina arrived at Ellis Island after a 23day boat journey from Naples and with her husband. Antonio. settled in the lower east side in New York City. A few years later. the family moved into a house they built in Corona. Queens County. NY. She has resided In that home for over 75 years. Mrs. Falina has instilled a deep love and respect for America in her 5 childrenFilomena Campanielle.
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