[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 38 (Monday, March 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
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                        IN HONOR OF TONY GEORGE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 30, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great American. Tony 
George is an entrepreneur, a civic leader and a family man who has, 
over his lifetime, made a deep impression on Cleveland, Ohio.
  Tony is known around Cleveland for his chain of sports bars, Slam 
Jams, and his new restaurant, the Harry Buffalo opening on April 6, 
1998. All of Cleveland flocks to Tony's restaurants, and he has served 
host to some of America's luminaries. His fine establishment has been 
patronized by the Honorable William William J. Clinton and Donna 
Shalala, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
  Born in Cleveland in 1957 to Arab-American immigrant parents, Tony 
George is a hardworking, innovative and personable man. His sweet 
demeanor and generosity spring from deep within him. He is a man who 
has known adversity and has overcome it.
  When he was just seventeen, Tony's father passed away, leaving Tony, 
his five sisters and mother. Tony grew up quickly. He assumed the 
responsibility of maintaining his father's business. He continued where 
his father left off to provide for the family. Tony also handled all of 
the family's finances. He even managed to finish school, graduating 
from St. Edward's High School. Tony's ability to put family values into 
effective action made it possible for his sisters to grew up and mature 
into fine individuals.
  Tony is raising his own family in Fairview Park, Ohio with his wife, 
Christine. Their five children are fine young people: Joseph, Bobby, 
Justin, Krystle, and Jonathon.
  Tony George is a man who does so much for so many people. Cleveland 
and all those who know him around the country are fortunate to have 
such a man among us.

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