[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 139 (Wednesday, October 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1967]
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                     IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM AUGUSTINE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of William 
Augustine of Cleveland, OH, a dedicated father of seven children.
  William Augustine was born in Cleveland. He was one of eight 
children. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II, then 
joined the Air Force. He was a self-made man.
  Mr. Augustine and his ex-wife, Ruth, raised seven children on a small 
farm in Seville, OH. He worked as a convention decorator for a large 
firm in Cleveland all day, then returned home for dinner with his 
family before working on the farm. Mr. Augustine dedicated his life to 
showing his children that having an education would make their lives 
easier. When his eldest son attempted to drop out of school, Mr. 
Augustine encouraged him to return. His son is now a lawyer in San 
Antonio, TX. His other six children have also prospered.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring William Augustine, a 
man who recognized the value of a good education. He wanted nothing 
more than for his children to enjoy an easier, more prosperous life 
than his own, and he instilled in them the significance of education. 
His efforts are reflected in the prosperity of his children who will, 
no doubt, pass this legacy on to Mr. Augustine's eight grandchildren.

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