[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
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                       IN MEMORY OF BETTY DESANTO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of one of 
Cleveland's greatest softball players, Betty DeSanto.
  Betty DeSanto has been a dedicated sportswoman all her life. She has 
been a part of many softball teams and has won countless city titles. 
She was even inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 
1984 and the Greater Cleveland Slow Pitch Hall of Fame in 1991.
  Betty DeSanto was a person who not only played the sport well, she 
exemplified great sportsmanship. As the assistant manager and later as 
the manager of the Cudell Recreation Center, she organized various 
sports teams and encouraged both boys and girls in their athletic 
pursuits. She is an inspiration to all who participate in sports and 
with a little dedication, love and heart you can go on to achieve 
greatness.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring this great 
sportswoman, Betty DeSanto. She was a very talented athlete and she 
will be greatly missed.

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