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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING GARY FRUGOLI
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HON. JARED HUFFMAN
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, December 9, 2019
Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Gary Frugoli,
who passed away on November 19, 2019, at the age of 72 after a lifetime
of exemplary public service to his community.
Born in 1947, Mr. Frugoli moved with his family as a toddler to Marin
where his parents owned and operated Marin Produce. He attended San
Rafael High school where he was a star football player and continued to
play football at Chico State University. He graduated in 1969 with a
degree in Political Science and Recreation. After college, Mr. Frugoli
worked for the San Rafael Parks and Recreation Department, but soon
joined the San Rafael Police Department where he worked his way up the
ranks from motorcycle officer to detective with the Major Crimes Task
Force and the San Rafael SWAT team. During his time at the San Rafael
Police Department, Mr. Frugoli met and fell in love with his wife, Lori
who was working as a meter maid at the time. The couple was married in
1980 and later had a daughter named Amy.
Mr. Frugoli's passion for public service grew, and in 1981, he was
elected to the San Rafael City Council where he served with
distinction. During his tenure on the San Rafael City Council, Mr.
Frugoli developed a reputation for supporting business and housing
growth which were not popular issues at the time. In 1989, after losing
his re-election bid, the Frugoli family moved to Novato where he
continued to perform community service through a variety of activities
and where the family enjoyed time recreating outdoors. Professionally,
he worked for Pacific Coast Title while he was on the San Rafael City
Council and then for Cal Title when he moved to Novato.
Active in many aspects of Marin County, one of Mr. Frugoli's favorite
causes was the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, where he consistently
raised funds to help feed local families. He also served as president
of the San Rafael Rotary Club and was an active member of the Sonoma
County Trailblazers. He was a Little League coach and a founding member
of the Marin Athletic Foundation, which focused on the importance of
combining sports and educational opportunities. He served on the Marin
Builder's Association Board of Directors, the Marin County Services
Area No. 20, the Fish and Wildlife Commission, and his homeowner's
association. In 2010, Mr. Frugoli was named the Marin County Italian
American Citizen of the Year.
Mr. Frugoli was a well-respected community leader who will be
remembered for his ebullience and willingness to always step up to help
people out. He is survived by his wife Lori, his daughter Amy, his
brother Victor, his sister Virginia Kerbs, and many nieces and nephews.
While he will be greatly missed, Mr. Frugoli's legacy will live on
through the indelible positive impact he had on his friends and family
and the community at large.
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