[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 1994)]
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A SALUTE TO CUYAHOGA COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION PUBLIC SERVANTS MERIT AWARDS 
                                WINNERS

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, On Tuesday, February 8, 1994, the Cuyahoga 
County Bar Foundation will hold its 48th Public Servants Merit Awards 
Luncheon at the Marriott Society Center in Cleveland, OH. Members of 
the bar, elected officials and a host of others will gather to pay 
tribute to six individuals who are being recognized for outstanding 
public service. I am proud to take this opportunity to salute the 1994 
Public Servants Merit Awards recipients.
  The Public Servants Merit Awards are named in honor of Franklin A. 
Polk, a distinguished lawyer who chaired the Annual Public Servants 
Awards Luncheon for 40 years. Although he passed away, Frank will 
always be remembered for recognizing the efforts and contributions of 
public servants.
  The 1994 award recipients are Kathryn Boysen, Jeffrey Dorsey, David 
Kniola, David Lang, Ruth Lowery, Christina Norris and Yvonne Williams. 
At this time, I am pleased to share with my colleagues and the Nation 
some additional information concerning these outstanding individuals.
  Mr. Speaker, Merit Award recipient, Kathryn Boysen, is a resident of 
Lakewood, OH. For 20 years, she held the position of chief secretary 
for the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, general division. She 
retired from the court on December 31, 1993. As chief secretary, Ms. 
Boysen was responsible for supervising work projects from 41 judges, 
including correspondence, judge's rulings and memorandums, and ensuring 
that such work was completed in a timely fashion. Ms. Boysen eaned the 
respect of her coworkers and judges for her efficiency and 
professionalism.
  Prior to her court position, Ms. Boysen enjoyed a 25 year career with 
Slough and Slough, a patent law firm located in Cleveland. She is a 
graduate of Lourdes Academy, where she majored in business. In her 
spare time, Ms. Boysen enjoys her volunteer work with the Westside 
Catholic Center. She is a ward leader in Lakewood Ward A and a precinct 
committee member. Her hobbies include golf and enjoying time spent with 
her great nieces and nephews.
  Jeffrey D. Dorsey, another Merit Award winner, holds the position of 
deputy court administrator for the administrative services division, 
Cleveland Municipal Court. In this capacity, he is responsible 
for overseeing the budgeting, personnel and purchasing for the office. 
He has held the position since 1965. Prior to this assignment, Mr. 
Dorsey has served as a statistician, deputy bailiff and lineman/helper 
driver for the city of Cleveland. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force 
where he received the Good Conduct Medal during his enlistment.

  Mr. Dorsey graduated from West Tech High School and received his 
associate degree in business management from Cuyahoga Community 
College. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Westlake, OH. They are the 
proud parents of two daughters, Kathleen and Molly. Mr. Dorsey's 
hobbies include boating and golf. In addition, he is president of the 
Olympic Outing Club, and a board member of the Civil Service Employee's 
Association Credit Union.
  Mr. Speaker, David E. Kniola is a resident of Independence, OH. For 
nearly 10 years, Mr. Kniola has held the position of supervisor of the 
Auto Title Division, main office, under the Clerk of the Courts. In 
this position, he manages the largest county auto title system in the 
State of Ohio. Mr. Kniola's duties include the issuance of 500,000 
titles per year, and the accounting of more than $85,000,000 in sales 
taxes and fees. His other court positions have included file clerk, 
assistant manager and title cashier, just to name a few.
  Mr. Kniola is a graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School and 
received his associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College. In 1990, 
he was joined in marriage to Jayne Mislinski. He is the proud 
stepfather of Kimberly Marks and Samantha Grasser. In his spare time, 
Mr. Kniola enjoys traveling and serves as an officer of the Cleveland 
Van Association. He is also a member of the Independence Democratic 
Club; a former member of the Cleveland Ward 15 Democratic Club; former 
precinct committeeman, and a former member of the Cuyahoga County 
Democratic Executive Committee.
  Public Servants Merit Award recipient, David G. Lang, is the 
supervisor of the Estate Tax Department, Probate Court of Cuyahoga 
County. In this position, it is his responsibility to ensure that all 
estate tax returns are properly filed. He is respected by his peers and 
others in the court system for his dedication and hard work.
  A resident of Brecksville, OH, for the past 20 years, Mr. Lang 
graduated from Brecksville High School and attended Kent State 
University. A former member of the armed services, Mr. Lang achieved 
the rank of corporal and served in Germany prior to his honorable 
discharge. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, and cruises in 
particular. Mr. Lang is married to Gail D. Lang.
  Mr. Speaker, Ruth Lowery, another Merit Award recipient, is a 
graduate of Shaw High School and attended Dyke College. For the past 13 
years, Ms. Lowery has held the position as secretary for the family 
conciliation service, Court of Common Pleas, Department of Domestic 
Relations. In this position, she is responsible for compiling 
information on incoming cases and imputing such information into the 
computer system. Her assignment demands a close working relationship 
with family members, attorneys, judges and others involved in domestic 
relations cases. She is also responsible for coordinating vital 
information for utilization by psychologists, doctors and 
representatives of mental health agencies.
  Ms. Lowery is the proud mother of three children--Jerome, Yolanda and 
Brian Lowery. She is also the proud grandmother of Akaiah Walton. In 
her spare time, Ms. Lowery enjoys reading, walking, skating and 
bowling.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Christina E. Norris, a Merit Award 
winner and resident of Shaker Heights, OH. Ms. Norris is a graduate of 
Glenville High School, Central State University and received her 
master's degree from Cleveland State University. For the past 8 years, 
she has served as assistant chief probation officer for the Cuyahoga 
County Juvenile Court. In this position, Ms. Norris is responsible for 
supervising and hiring office staff, formulating office policies, 
preparation of the office budget, and ensuring that the Department 
operates in compliance with existing standards. Her past job 
assignments have included probation supervisor, probation officer and 
social worker.
  Ms. Norris and her husband, Lorenzo, are the proud parents of Erika 
Hamlin and Lorenzo Norris, Jr. She is an executive board member of the 
Ohio Correctional and Court Services. In addition, she is an active 
member of Concord Baptist Church, where her husband serves as pastor. 
Ms. Norris is the superintendent of the Sunday School, and serves as a 
Deaconess and Missionary. She also volunteers her time as a teacher at 
Warren Bible Institute.
  Mr. Speaker, the final Public Servants Merit Award honoree, Yvonne 
Williams, serves as supervisor for the traffic department, Cleveland 
Muny Clerk's office. She has been employed in the Municipal Clerk's 
office for 25 years. In her current position, Ms. Williams is 
responsible for supervising office employees, preparing and managing 
the traffic docket for the court, and the issuance of subpoenas and 
other official documents relating to driver records. The position also 
involves a close working relationship with members of the Court of 
Appeals. Over the years, Ms. Williams' hard work has earned her the 
respect and admiration of her peers.
  Ms. Williams, who resides in Cleveland, is a graduate of John Hay 
High School. She and her husband, George, are the proud parents of 
George F. Williams, and Peggy J. Dunlap. In her spare time, Ms. 
Williams enjoys traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She 
is also an active member of Emmanu-El A.M.E. Zion Church where she is 
secretary for the Quarterly Conference, serves on the Missionary 
Society Board Number 2, and is a member of the senior choir.
  Mr. Speaker, I join Mercedes Spotts, chair of the Public Servants 
Awards Luncheon, and the Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation in saluting 
these exemplary public servants. Employees such as Kathryn Boysen, 
Jeffrey Dorsey, David Kniola, David Lang, Ruth Lowery, Christina Norris 
and Yvonne Williams ensure that the court system works for all the 
residents of the Greater Cleveland area. I congratulate them upon being 
selected for special award recognition and extend my best wishes to 
each honoree.

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