[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1104]
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                      IN MEMORY OF BRIDGET SWEENEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Bridget 
Sweeney, an active citizen and participant in the political process, 
wife and mother.
  Bridget was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. She 
came to the United States after graduating from high school in 1930. 
She worked as a domestic servant during the Depression. Later, she 
worked as a customer service representative for the Cleveland Division 
of Water.
  Bridget was active in Cleveland's civic life. She made countless 
telephone calls, handed out reams of leaflets, and spoke with scores of 
her peers to promote a better community.
  She raised three children and worked to elect her son, State Senator 
Patrick Sweeney of Cleveland.
  She also volunteered with her church, St. Ignatius. She was a member 
of the Altar and Rosary Society, as well as the St. Ignatius Citizens 
Group.
  Bridget leaves behind eight grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. We will all miss her.

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