[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E616]
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                         IN MEMORY OF MIKE HOTZ

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mike 
Hotz for his years of dedication to his business and his family.
  Born in Cleveland in 1919, Mr. Hotz grew up on the South Side of the 
city. While living through the Great Depression, he learned the trade 
of his father at the family-owned tavern, Hotz Cafe. Mr. Hotz graduated 
from Lincoln High School in 1938. Recognizing the importance of serving 
his country on the battlefield, Mr. Hotz entered the armed services in 
1942 at the height of World War II. As a staff sergeant in the Sixth 
Night Fighter Squadron, he fought in the Pacific and was awarded the 
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon for his efforts.
  After the war, Mr. Hotz returned to Cleveland to own and operate Hotz 
Cafe. While he served drinks and prepared food, he also helped his 
customers through hard times, dispensing financial and personal advice. 
Mr. Hotz joined the Alcoholics Anonymous Association in 1966 to share 
this much-needed advice to struggling alcoholics. He finally retired 
from the tavern business in 1982 and moved to Florida. When he returned 
to Ohio a few years later, he worked at a funeral home and continued to 
enjoy being near his family.
  Mr. Hotz's devotion to his family exhibits his spirited nature and 
his love for humanity. He is survived by his loving wife Lottie, his 
son Michael, his daughter Michele, four grandchildren, and many nieces 
and nephews.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting the life of Mike Hotz, a 
devoted father, husband, and community servant.

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