Congressman Guarini shares some of his personal photos:
above: With Frank Sinatra and Congressman Frank Annunzio of Illinois
above: Stanley Theatre Marquee – Campaign trail with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, inspirations for the Jersey Boys
above: Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, then First Lady, at a National Italian American Foundation Gala
above: Congressman Albio Sires and Senator Bob Menendez at dedication of Frank J. Guarini Post Office, Jersey City.
above: Perry Como with Caroline L. Guarini, Mother, at a National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Gala.
above: Colleagues from New Jersey, from left Rep. Bill Hughes, Rep. Bob Roe, Sen. Harrison (Pete) Williams and Governor Jim Florio.
above: At a meeting with Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court Warren E. Burger in his office
Dartmouth College – Bachelor of Arts, 1947
Columbia University Midshipman’s School – Commissioned Ensign, U.S.N.R., 1944
New York University School of Law – Juris Doctor, 1950 - Master of Law Degrees, 1955
The Hague Academy of International Law, The Netherlands, 1952, 1953
Served as Navigator aboard the USS Mt. McKinley AGC-7 Flagship of the 7th Amphibious Fleet, in the Pacific.
Saw active combat as Lt. USNR in the Battles of Leyte, Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines and Okinawa and in the Occupation of Japan.
Naval Commendation and 3 Battle Stars.
Was Training Officer after World War II – U S Naval Reserve Station – Jersey City, New Jersey.
Member of Bars: New Jersey, New York and the District of Columbia
Admitted to practice before: United States Supreme Court, The Court of International Trade, United States Court of Appeals, United States Tax Court, United States Treasury Department
Guarini & Guarini, PA – Jersey City, New Jersey – Law Firm, founded 1917 – Senior Partner
New Jersey Rules of Court Review Commission, Originating the codification of rules of evidence, Chairman
New Jersey Rules of Evidence – Coauthor – Published by Gann Law Books – an annual publication
General Council of New Jersey Bar Association
Trial Lawyers of New Jersey (ATLA) - Chairman
Fellow of the American Bar – New Jersey Chapter
New York University School of Law - Founded the Frank J. Guarini Center On Environmental & Land Use Law, Order of the Coif , Phi Delta Phi
U.S. Court of International Trade, annual award "for outstanding contributions to the administration of justice in International Trade Law."
Founded and was president of the Community Charter Council which successfully challenged the entrenched corrupt political machine in Jersey City by initiating a change of government to a Mayor and City Council model. The new government set in place a system of checks and balances effectively creating a more transparent and responsible government in Jersey City.
Successfully initiated suit in U.S. Supreme Court, which eventually designated most of Ellis Island, our National Landmark, to be part of the sovereignty of New Jersey.
Hudson County Democratic Party - Chairman
Chaired the New Jersey Delegation to the Democratic National Convention held in San Francisco, California in 1984 cast the deciding vote for Walter Mondale in granting him the Democratic Presidential nomination. The Mondale – Ferraro ticket lost to President Ronald Regan in that national election.
New Jersey State Senate – 2 terms (1966-1972)
Member of the Appropriations, Transportation and Environmental Committee
Primary sponsor of first Air Pollution and Water Pollution regulations in New Jersey.
Recommended the establishment of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Sponsored the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission (HMDC) now the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC), which brought planned development to a 30.4 square mile area of land in 14 contiguous municipalities in New Jersey.
Initiated discussion with the New York Giants management to move to New Jersey and then proposed the building of a Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands together with the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Member of the United States House of Representatives – 7 Terms (1979-1993)
Served on Ways & Means Committee and was a senior member of the Trade, Internal Revenue and Social Security Subcommittees, which committees completely revised and the laws and regulations of each jurisdiction.
Was actively involved in the enactment of the Free Trade Agreements with Canada, Mexico and Israel.
He participated in the deliberations and legislation involving the Tokyo and Uruguay Trade Rounds concerning GATT and was a principal sponsor of the Caribbean Basin Initiatives 1 and 11, spearheading legislation in developing our trade policy with our Caribbean and Latin American neighbors.
He worked to modernize our trade and tariff laws to assure the opening of trading markets in the new global economy. For his work he received recognition from the U.S. Court of International Trade its annual principal award “for outstanding contributions to the administration of justice in International Trade Law”.
Senior member of the Budget Committee for 3 terms, where he chaired the Task Force on Urgent Fiscal Issues. Additionally, he has been an outspoken advocate for fiscal responsibility. He fought to provide educational and job opportunities for our young and minorities and reduced government spending. He sponsored the Educational Assistance Act. Together with Senator Pat Monyahan granting tax incentives to employees while seeking a college education.
Served on the Select Committee on Narcotic Abuse and Control and developed extensive expertise on drug and substance abuse issues. Has traveled to the major drug producing countries throughout the world and acquired first-hand knowledge of the production, distribution, and trafficking of drugs. Drug and Narcotic Abuse Committee members met, on many occasions, with Pope John Paul 11, heads of state and key law enforcement officials in developing strategies to address the world scurge.
Served as a delegate to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. A Conference was called in London to strengthen our allies and considered NATO’s expansion to admit Eastern European Countries, together with the restructuring of its mission.
Appointed by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate to the United Nations to serve as our United States Representative to the General Assembly (1994- 1995).
The Frank J. Guarini Main Jersey City Post Office was named in honor of his lifetime in public service by legislation signed into law by President George W. Bush.
Pioneered in developing the Hudson County Waterfront after being abandoned by bankruptcies of major railroads and worked to develop and rebuild the inner City and Journal Square in Jersey City.
Projects and Development identified as: Monaco Towers, Columbus Towers, The Marbella, Portifino, Charles Schwab Office Building, Doubletree Hotel, Old Colony Square Shopping Center, State Square Building, American Data Processing (ADP) Office Building and One Journal Square Plaza.
National Board of Governors of American Red Cross -Washington, D.C. - Director
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) - Washington D.C, - President & Chairman
Council of United States & Italy – Villa D’ Este, Italy – Director
The Hague Academy of International Law – Alumni Trustee
Columbus Citizens Foundation – New York, NY Founder
Christopher Columbus Foundation of Hudson County – Jersey City, NJ – Chairman
New York University Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo – Director
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce – Vice Chairman
Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City – Jersey City, NJ
Rotary Club of Jersey City – Director
Meadowlands Regional Chamber – Rutherford, NJ
Christ Hospital – Jersey City, NJ – Trustee
New York Athletic Club (NYAC) – New York, NY
Alpha Delta Phi – Dartmouth College
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta American Association, USA (Knights of Malta)
American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit – Grande Ufficiale
Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, NJ – Chairman of Board of Regents & Trustee.
The Guarini House (President’s Residence) and the Frank J. Guarini Center for Governmental Affairs.
John Cabot University - Rome, Italy – Executive Committee & Trustee.
The Frank J. Guarini Campus and the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs.
Dartmouth College – Italian Language Study Abroad Program - Rome, Italy
New York University School of Law – The Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental & Land Use Law.
New York University - Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo - Congressman Frank J. Guarini Lecture Series in Public Affairs.
New Jersey City University – The Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library and founded the SIMS Program promoting the understanding of investing in the marketplace and protecting the monetary investments of students and families.
The Frank J. Guarini/ N.I.A.F. - Public Policy Forum on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. focusing on the better understanding of major issues that face our nation.
Saint Peter’s College, New Jersey City University, John Cabot University – Rome, Italy and Inje University – South Korea