[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 52 (Thursday, April 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
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                      IN HONOR OF PATRICK SWEENEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Patrick Sweeney 
for 35 years of public service.
  Mr. Sweeney began his career as a legislator in 1967 in the Ohio 
House of Representatives. In 1974 he was elected Assistant Majority 
Leader. Four years later he was elected as chair of the Education 
Section and as Vice Chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations 
Committee. In 1984, Mr. Sweeney was named Majority Whip. He later 
served as Minority Leader of the Ohio House where he left in 1996 to 
serve as State Senator of the 23rd District. Mr. Sweeney currently 
serves as an advisor and co-professor at Cleveland State University.
  Mr. Sweeney achieved many accomplishments for the Cleveland area 
while in office. He brought millions of state dollars home for various 
projects, including the renovation of Playhouse Square and Cleveland 
State University's 17-18th Street Project, which included a new law 
library and a new business school building. Mr. Sweeney has also been 
supportive of the arts and theaters in the downtown area.
  Patrick has been a dear friend, colleague and mentor for many years. 
I have tremendous respect for him as a legislator. I was very pleased 
that he succeeded me as State Senator of the 23rd District when I was 
elected to Congress. It gives me great pleasure to publicly recognize 
the achievements of Mr. Sweeney.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Patrick Sweeney for 
his 35 years of Public Service. He will be saluted for his achievements 
at a dinner by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.

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