Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Resolution honoring the memory of my dear friend and colleague. Representative SILVIO CONTE of Massachusetts. Mr. CONTE died on February 8. 1991. after more than 30 years of dedicated pervice to the Congress. and the people of the United States. The son of Italian Immigrants. SIL CONTE fulfilled a long and proud tradition of helping to make America better than It was before. Throughout his adult life. SIL CONTE distinguished himself through a career of public service. During World War II. he served with the Seabees and defended our democracy by helping to defeat the Axis Powers.
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