[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 21, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E717]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. KASICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 1999

  Mr. KASICH. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, I was unable to 
record a vote by electronic device on rollcall No. 92, a bill to 
authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to 
Rosa Parks in recognition of her contributions to the nation. Had I 
been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 92.
  Mrs. Parks is not only a pioneer in the struggle for racial equality, 
she is an example of the courage and determination we all need to 
overcome adversity. Mrs. Parks is an inspiring symbol to all Americans 
and is much deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal. I am proud to be 
a cosponsor of Congresswoman Carson's bill, H.R. 573, and look forward 
to Rosa Parks receiving this long-overdue honor.

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