[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1842-E1843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF IRENE M. MORROW

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Irene Morrow, who 
will receive an award this week for outstanding contributions to the 
Greater Cleveland community from International Services Center [ISC] in 
Cleveland, OH.
  International Services Center is an agency that assists refugees, 
immigrants, and other newcomers to the United States to overcome social 
and economic barriers and adjust to a new culture and way of life. The 
organization is honoring four individuals this year for their 
exceptional work on intercultural and interracial issues. These 
individuals have been chosen because of their commitment to the 
community and their lifelong achievements which reflect the spirit and 
the mission of ISC.
  Ms. Morrow worked in public service from 1964 through her retirement 
in 1989. She served as deputy auditor in charge of Cuyahoga County 
payrolls for 8 years. She spent the next 17 years serving as personnel 
administrator and secretary of the Civil Service Commission for the 
city of Cleveland. Upon her retirement from civil service, she embarked 
on another career in food management and service.
  Ms. Morrow has been involved in numerous community organizations and 
associations.

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She was elected as executive secretary of the Association of Polish 
Women in 1975. She has served as executive secretary and treasurer of 
the American Nationalities Movement ever since 1978. Ms. Morrow had the 
distinction of being elected the first woman president of the 
Republican Ripon Club. In addition, she serves on the boards of several 
other community organizations, including International Services Center.
  Ms. Morrow has been well recognized for her work in the community. 
Her list of awards and honors includes: 1 of the 40 outstanding Ohio 
Women Achievers, presented by Barbara Bush; Polish Person of the Year, 
presented by the Polonia Foundation; Member of the Year, offered by the 
American Nationalities Movement; and Appreciation Award from the United 
Hungarian Societies. Both Mayor Ralph Perk and Mayor George Voinovich 
have presented Ms. Morrow with Keys to the City Awards.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating Irene Morrow 
on a lifetime of wonderful work for the multicultural community in the 
Greater Cleveland area.

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