[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 41 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E608]
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          TO MERCEDES R. COTNER FOR A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH.  Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Mercedes R. Cotner, whose 
lifelong dedication to the civic body, to the Democratic Party, and to 
the city of Cleveland is being recognized on April 10 at the annual 
meeting of the Cuyahoga Women's Political Caucus.
  For most of her 90 years, Mrs. Cotner has sought to involve and lead 
the people of the city of Cleveland to achieve a better life for 
themselves and their children.
  Mrs. Cotner has served in public office. She was a clerk of the 
Cleveland Council and she served her constituents from the old ward 2 
as a Cleveland councilwoman.
  Mrs. Cotner also served the Democratic Party in many capacities. She 
was an executive committee member, precinct committee member, and vice-
chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. She worked closely with 
her neighbors through politics, service as a booth worker on election 
day, and as ward leader.
  Mrs. Cotner is a veteran of many contests for the heart and soul of 
Cleveland. She has shown her dedication to that sacred enterprise over 
many decades. And she reminds us of the essential value of persistence 
and patience. Mr. Speaker, let the Congress of the United States 
acknowledge today the great example Mercedes Cotner has set.

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