[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 38 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E554-E555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A SPECIAL SALUTE TO JOSEPH S. KREINBERG

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to salute today a very 
distinguished individual who resides in my congressional district. On 
April 22, 1997, Mr. Joseph S. Kreinberg will be celebrating his 95th 
birthday. Mr. Kreinberg has devoted much of his life to improving the 
quality of life for citizens in Cuyahoga County. Today, I rise to pay 
tribute to this outstanding American. I also want to share with my 
colleagues and the Nation some of the many achievements made by this 
remarkable citizen.
  Joseph S. Kreinberg obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from 
the Ohio State University. He began the practice of law in Cleveland in 
the late 1920's with his brother, Herman. After World War II, Joseph 
began practicing law with A.E. Bernstein, whom, according to Joe, had a 
major impact on his legal career and served as Joe's professional 
mentor.
  Mr. Kreinberg's distinguished career has enabled him to interact with 
prominent politicians such as Robert Taft and William Saxbe. Mr. 
Kreinberg was also afforded the opportunity to work with former U.S. 
Supreme Court Justice Harold Burton when Justice Burton served as mayor 
of Cleveland. As mayor, Mr. Burton appointed Mr. Kreinberg to the 
Cleveland Board of Zoning where he diligently served for 39 years. Mr. 
Kreinberg has also worked with public servants such as the late Senator 
Bricker, mayor and U.S. Senator Thomas Burke, and Mayor Frank Lausche. 
Mr. Kreinberg also had the privilege of working under my brother, the 
late Carl B. Stokes, former mayor of Cleveland, on many important 
issues. This extraordinary gentleman remains one of the most respected 
and vital members of the Cleveland community.
  Certainly, Mr. Kreinberg's long and productive tenure as a public 
servant will forever remain in the hearts and minds of many citizens in 
Cleveland. However, for one to truly understand and appreciate the 
impact that Mr. Kreinberg has made in the city of Cleveland,

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they need only to talk to a few citizens in my congressional district. 
Mr. Kreinberg's peers describe him as a highly ethical and moral man. 
Mr. Kreinberg's character and integrity serves as a portrait of what a 
public servant should be. To celebrate Mr. Kreinberg's birthday and 
many contributions to his community, his family has graciously created 
an endowed scholarship at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at 
Cleveland State University to assist students who desire a career in 
public service and urban development.
  Mr. Speaker, I take a tremendous amount of pride and honor in 
saluting Joseph Kreinberg, whose entire life stands as a picture of 
achievement. Today, I along with his family, friends, and colleagues, 
would like to take this opportunity to applaud Mr. Kreinberg's strong 
leadership and desire to improve his community and our Nation.

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