[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1457]
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                       IN HONOR OF RALPH A. VASEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the achievements of Ralph 
Vasey on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
  Ralph Vasey, a boxer in his teens, joined the Marine Corps and served 
diligently in the second world war, where he was wounded three times. 
He returned home to the honorable trade of Roofer, Waterproofer and 
Allied Worker. He held offices, including that of the president, for 
Local 44 through three decades; and was among the founders of the 
Pension Fund and Health and Welfare Fund for Local 44. Ralph Vasey has 
been a hard and industrious worker in all his pursuits and exemplifies 
the American Spirit. He worked with his hands and built a life he can 
be proud of. He has not only helped himself, but also persevered to 
help those in his community.
  Ralph Vasey is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of 
Michael. And his two granddaughters, Jenelle and Carrie, have made him 
a great grandfather of Jonathan, Brandon, Michael, Nicholas, Mikayla 
and soon to arrive Justin. In all his pursuits, Ralph Vasey has not 
lost sight of what is truly important: His family.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in recognizing the life 
accomplishments of a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a 
veteran of our country, Ralph Vasey, on his 80th birthday.

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