[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sherwin-
Williams Co., and its charitable arm, the Sherwin-Williams foundation, 
as one of Cleveland's most charitable corporate partners.
  The company not only employs thousands of people in the greater 
Cleveland area, but also contributes significant funds and strong 
support for some of the region's most deserving organizations. The CEO 
of Sherwin-William, Jack Breen, has just completed his twentieth year 
with the company. Mr. Breen has been the recipient of a number of 
awards, including top honors from the Wall Street Transcript in the 
Building Materials Industry. In 1996, he was inducted into the Business 
Hall of Fame sponsored by Cleveland Magazine's Inside Business. This 
award is presented to individuals who not only have achieved business 
success, but who generously shared that success with the community. Mr. 
Breen is a native Clevelander, and during his time with the Sherwin-
Williams Co., the stock price has increased about 50 times and earnings 
per share have increased dramatically.
  Beginning on April 26, 1999, Sherwin-Williams will again demonstrate 
its commitment to the Northeast Ohio community through a week-long 
``Spruce Up Our Parks'' program which will benefit Cleveland's 
Lakeshore State Park. Working in conjunction with Keep America 
Beautiful, Inc., Sherwin-Williams will underwrite the cost of paints 
and supplies that will be used to beautify various structures 
throughout Edgewater, Gordon, Euclid Beach, Villa Angela, Wildwood, and 
Mentor Headlands parks.
  Sherwin-Williams will also coordinate with Keep America Beautiful to 
oversee the work of more than 500 students from area high schools who 
are serving as volunteer painters for the event. The participating high 
schools include: Lakewood, St. Edward, St. Ignatius, Glenville, John 
Hay, Collinwood, Benedictine, Villa Angela-St. Joseph, Harvey, 
Riverside, Kirkland, and Mentor High Schools.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring the good work the 
Sherwin-Williams Company is doing to help beautify the Cleveland area 
and parks across the country.

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