[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
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                     IN HONOR OF ANTHONY DI BIASIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Anthony ``Tony'' DiBiasio 
for his tireless efforts on behalf of the school children of Lakewood, 
Ohio for the past fifty years.
  After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Second 
World War, Tony went on to receive a B.S. and Masters from Ohio 
University and continued doctoral studies at Western Reserve 
University. For fifty years, ``Mr. D.'' has demonstrated this love of 
learning as a teacher, administrator, coach, and currently, as 
Executive Director of the Lakewood Public Schools Foundation. He has 
also served as president of both the Lakewood Education Association and 
the Lakewood PTA.
  In addition to his work with Lakewood schools, Tony has also served 
as Director of Project Read, conducting reading workshops at colleges 
and universities throughout the country. He has also sat on the Board 
of Directors of Keep America Beautiful and was a valued member of the 
Lakewood Kiwanis Club. Tony has been published in a number of 
professional journals.
  Having made a significant contribution to his community, it comes as 
little surprise that Tony had made something of a ``name'' for himself. 
The street in front of Lakewood High School has been dubbed Tony 
DiBiasio Square. A scholarship fund at the high school and the Fitness 
Center at the Lakewood YMCA also bear his name. Tony's service towards 
others has been honored by the American Legion and the American Red 
Cross.
  My fellow colleagues, let us join the entire Lakewood community in 
thanking Anthony DiBiasio for his commitment to the young people of 
Lakewood, Ohio. May his many years of service to community and country 
serve as an example to us all.

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