Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Luigi Pompilii who will be celebrating his 100th birthday on October 11. 1992. Luigi was born on December 23. 1892. in Teramo. Abruzzi. Italy. and immigrated to America in 1915. In 1917. Luigi became an American citizen and was drafted in the U.S. Army. When the war was over Luigi accepted a position with the Pennsylvania railroad. He worked with the railroad from 1919 until his retirement in Luigi Pompilii has been an outstanding citizen of Delaware County. PA. for almost 80 years. It is my privilege and honor to pay tribute to such a tine American citizen.
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