[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2183]
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                     IN HONOR OF LUCRETIA L. STOICA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Lucretia Stoica, 
who will receive an honorary lifetime membership in the Northeast Ohio 
Chapter of the Fulbright Association.
  As a young child, Ms. Stoica moved to Romania, where she grew up and 
completed her university studies. Following World War II, Lucretia 
returned to Cleveland and joined the staff of the organization now 
known as the International Services Center. During her 41 years of 
service to the International Services Center, Ms. Stoica served as a 
case worker, deputy director, and executive director, a position she 
held for 26 years. As part of her professional activities, Ms. Stoica 
wrote for the Voice of America, defended aliens in immigration and 
deportation hearings at Ellis Island, and volunteered for the 
Immigration and Naturalization Service.
  Over the years, Ms. Stoica received numerous civic and professional 
awards from various organizations, educational institutions, public 
officials, and nationality groups. In addition, she served on the 
boards and committees of the Ohio Arts Council, Greater Cleveland Round 
Table, Cleveland Bicentennial Commission, Zonta International and the 
Nationality Movement.
  With great pleasure, I will be present on November 7, 1997, as my 
friend, Lucretia Stoica, receives this much deserved recognition for 
her tireless commitment to her community and country.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating Ms. Lucretia 
Stoica.

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