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HONORING MR. AL MAGGINI
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HON. MIKE THOMPSON
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 3, 2021
Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Al Maggini in celebration of his 106th birthday on September 5, 2021.
A third generation San Francisco native, Mr. Maggini has served both his country and community for all of his life. A few years after graduating from St. Ignatius College Preparatory in 1933, Mr. Maggini enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country. He became a World War II B-17 Navigator who flew 35 bombing missions over Germany and was widely acknowledged for his bravery. After the war, he returned to Sonoma County where he began work as a stockbroker. After moving to Santa Rosa, Mr. Maggini taught classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College for eleven years, and eventually served as a member of the College's board of trustees for 34 years. Mr. Maggini worked late into his 90's while continuing to volunteer for the community in numerous ways.
Mr. Maggini's extensive history of community service goes back as far as 1949. During this time, he was one of the founders of the Youth Baseball League of Sonoma Valley and was the first President of the Sonoma Valley Little League. In 1954, he became one of the leaders of the fundraise drive for the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital's first expansion campaign and remained a foundation board member and advisor. He is an active fundraiser for the Provident St. Joseph Memorial Foundation, which raises funds to help support the needs of local hospitals. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the St. Joseph Memorial Fund campaign, helping to raise $10 million for the heart center. In recognition of Mr. Maggini's service to Sonoma County, the Santa Rosa Junior College named Maggini Hall in his honor.
Mr. Maggini has continuously dedicated his time to raising money for the Hanna Boys Center, along with serving on their Board of Directors. In recognition of his service, he was presented the 2018 Frank P. Doyle Award, which honors leaders in local business who go above and beyond in dedicating their time, energy, and resources to serving the needs of their community. In addition, Mr. Maggini is the oldest World War II veteran in Sonoma County, and among a handful of World War II Veterans in California. At 106, he remains an active public servant and is beloved by his community.
Madam Speaker, it is evident that Al Maggini is truly a model citizen and an exemplary civil servant. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor him here today.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 153
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