[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3] [Senate] [Page 3174] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING REPRESENTATIVE ALDO VAGNOZZI Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, Representative Aldo Vagnozzi is a beloved figure in Michigan. He is one of those people who talks the talk, walks the walk, and does both to the great benefit of all of those who are fortunate enough to cross his path. Aldo served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an interpreter in Italy, talking in English and Italian and rising to the rank of sergeant. He took advantage of the GI bill to finish his education at Wayne State University, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1948. That same year, he married Lois Carl, beginning a 50-year marriage. They would raise two daughters and two sons, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. As editor of several publications, including numerous labor newspapers, Aldo reported on and learned about Michigan's social and political environment and the workings of government. This understanding, along with his knack for making friends, would serve him and the State of Michigan well. Aldo would later serve on the Farmington Hills City Council, the Farmington District School Board, the Farmington Area Parent-Teacher Association, and as the mayor of Farmington Hills. He has been actively involved in numerous community organizations. In 2002, Aldo ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives. He personally went door-to-door to 15,000 houses, walking over 900 miles including a 5-day, 70-mile walk from Farmington Hills to Lansing. Term limits will keep Aldo from continuing his service in the House of Representatives after his current term ends this year, and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues and his constituents. I salute my friend Aldo Vagnozzi for his years and years of service to Michigan, his indomitable spirit, and his remarkable ability to walk, talk, and sometimes do both while working for the people of Michigan. I have lost track of the retirement parties I have been to for Aldo Vagnozzi. I am confident his next one won't be his last as he moves on to other endeavors. ____________________