[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E127-E128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF ERNIE LaMANNA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ernie LaManna. 
For 50 years Ernie, 60, has worked in the barber shop on the corner of 
Lorain and West 65th. When he emigrated to Cleveland from Bari, Italy, 
in 1948, he worked in his father's barber shop, shining shoes.
  Ernie received his barber's license in 1954, a year before he 
graduated from West High School. Mr. LaManna briefly left the barber 
shop in 1956 to serve his country in the Armed Forces for two years. 
For a while in the late 1950's Ernie and his father, Frank, worked side 
by side. A picture showing Frank, Ernie, and another barber is a 
treasured keepsake for Ernie. Like many small businessmen, hard work 
and perseverance have helped the LaManna's barber shop to thrive. 
Ernie's dedication and commitment to his customers is outstanding. 
Among Ernie's many loyal customers is Dave Long who has had his hair 
cut by a LaManna for over 60 years.
  After 50 years of work, Ernie LaManna still enjoys what he is doing. 
He likes the social aspects of his job and is always eager to strike up 
a conversation with passers-by. His enthusiasm and sense of humor have 
helped him to maintain a strong and vital business.
  Ladies and gentlemen please join me in recognizing Ernie LaManna's 50 
years of tireless work.

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