[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 125 (Thursday, September 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
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                      IN HONOR OF JOSEPH TALERICO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Joseph Talerico, for his many years of distinguished service to the 
community of Parma.
  Born in Italy, Mr. Talerico immigrated to Cleveland at the age of 2. 
After attending Cleveland's John Adams High School, Mr. Talerico joined 
the Army and proudly served America during World War II. In 1946, Mr. 
Talerico moved to Parma. He owned and operated a string of grocery 
stores there and in nearby Broadview Heights. In addition to his 
business endeavors, Mr. Talerico distinguished himself as a civic 
activist, receiving Parma's Outstanding Citizen award in 1955. He 
served as a member of Parma's Charter Board and as Parma's recreation 
director. Mr. Talerico also belonged to such civic organizations as the 
Parma Exchange Club, the Broadview Heights Rotary Club, and the Brian 
Club.
  Mr. Talerico also played an instrumental role in the lives of Parma's 
youth. He actively supported Parma youth athletics, ensuring the 
construction of Mottl Field. He founded and served as president of the 
Parma Amateur Athletic Federation, and, earlier this year, the Parma 
Amateur Athletic Federation inducted Mr. Talerico into its hall of 
fame.
  Joseph Talerico leaves behind a wife, three children, eight 
grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. His contributions to the 
community of Parma will be difficult to replace. Mr. Talerico will be 
greatly missed.

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