[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E653-E654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH PATRICK O'NEIL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 15, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Joseph Patrick O'Neil, a 
son of Parma, OH, who lived the American dream.
  Mr. O'Neil was a truckdriver and a proud union member of Teamsters 
Local 407. Mr. O'Neil earned the respect of his fellow union members 
during his 43 years with the union. He served in the position of 
recording secretary for 11 years. He also served as a steward.
  Mr. O'Neil was a veteran, and served in the U.S. Army during World 
War II as a master

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sergeant in Germany and France. He was awarded two Bronze Star medals 
for valor at Normandy and in central Europe.
  Mr. O'Neil is survived by his wife of 51 years, Erika; sons, Edward 
of Brunswick and Kevin of Lakewood; and two grandsons.
  He will be missed.

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