[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 135 (Thursday, October 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1859]
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               IN HONOR OF THE ORCHARD CIVIC ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my best wishes to 
the Orchard Civic Association of Cleveland, Ohio, as they celebrate 
their 40th anniversary in the 71st Harvard area. Throughout the years, 
this organization has been dedicated to diligent community service in 
their neighborhood.
  Ths mission of the Orchard Civic Association consists of informing 
residents about neighborhood issues and new information concerning the 
71st Harvard area, working with the Councilman to resolve neighborhood 
concerns, as well as learning and becoming well-informed about the City 
of Cleveland. The Association has been gathering at Sacred Heart of 
Jesus Church to hold interesting and newsworthy meetings, often 
highlighted by a speech from Councilman Edward Rybka.
  The Association's hard work and determination clearly shows through 
their numerous accomplishments. The group has ensured that the United 
Parcel Service expansions were compatible with the surrounding 
neighborhood, addressed concerns about truck traffic, pushed for poorly 
maintained housing to be brought up to code, as well as worked with the 
Councilman to renovate homes and build new ones. They have also worked 
to reduce crime and increase the number of police officers in the 
neighborhood and joined with the Warner Turney neighborhood to get the 
Harvard Refuse Landfill closed for all dumping, except building debris.
  With all their success, the future of this organization looks 
promising. Their future goals will focus on plans to tackle absentee 
landlords, get housing code enforcement, and continue to address local 
issues.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Cleveland's Orchard 
Civic Association on 40 years of exceptional service in their 
neighborhood. Their dedication has brought substantial changes to the 
71st Harvard area and its residents. I would like to extend them my 
best wishes for their future work.

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