Madam Speaker. as we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the DDay invasion. I rise today to honor the service and valor of all veterans. and especially the contributions of Arthur Neriani. who served bravely in World War 11. The son of two Italian immigrants. Arthur Neriani grew up in Avon. CT. when Avon was still considered a farm town. As a young man. Art spent much of his time with a group of 15 boys from the same neighborhood. Organized by Gildo Consolini. the boys played softball on a local team called the Avon Tigers. Bonded through friendship and love of country. 14 of these young men went on to serve their country during World War 11.
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