[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 83 (Monday, June 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 IN HONOR OF COMMISSIONER JIMMY DIMORA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to 
pay tribute to Jimmy Dimora, on the occasion of his being honored for 
his twenty-eight years of service to the Cuyahoga County community.
  Jimmy Dimora is a dedicated public official who has contributed a 
substantial portion of his life to the betterment of his community. He 
is especially committed to maintaining ties to labor organizations and 
helping the working men and women in the community. He has held a 
variety of public offices, ranging from Mayor of Bedford Heights to the 
Commissioner of Cuyahoga county. In addition to his service as a 
dedicated public official, he has devoted much of his time to community 
initiatives. Some of this activities Commissioner Dimora has been 
involved with include: a member of the Board of Trustees for the 
University Hospitals Health System Bedford Medical Center, and 
leadership rolls in the United Way, Shoes for Kids and the YMCA. 
Additionally, he has served as chairman of the Cuyahoga Democratic 
Party since 1994.
  Although his work and community service put extraordinary demands on 
his time, Commissioner Dimora has never limited the time he gives to 
his most important interest his family especially his lovely wife, 
Lori.
  I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me in commending 
Commissioner Jimmy Dimora for his lifetime of dedication, service, and 
leadership in Cuyahoga County. His large circle of family and friends 
can be proud of this significant contributions he has made. Our 
community has certainly been rewarded by the true service and 
uncompromising dedication displayed by Commissioner Jimmy Dimora.

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