[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 91 (Thursday, June 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF RICHARD W. POGUE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard W. Pogue for 
his outstanding dedication and contribution to public service in 
Greater Cleveland. Today, Richard joins a select group of individuals 
by being saluted with the ``In Tribute to the Public Service'' Award.
  Mr. Pogue is a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts and received a BA 
from Cornell University and a JD from the University of Michigan. Over 
the years, Pogue has used his expertise and time in a variety of ways. 
He has been actively involved in the business, education, social 
services, nonprofit and cultural sectors of our Cleveland community.
  Pogue has served in a wide array of organizations, including The 
Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals Health System, the Greater 
Roundtable, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Bicentennial 
Commission (Co-chair), and the 1989 Untied Way Cleveland Campaign, 
which raised about $52,000,000. In addition, he is the principal 
organizer of an innovative organization: the Northeast Ohio Regional 
Business Coalition. As if this was not enough, he currently serves as a 
Director of Continental Airlines, Inc. (Houston), Derlan Industries 
Limited (Toronto), M.A. Hanna Company, IT Group, Inc. (Pittsburgh), 
KeyCorp, LAI Worldwide Inc. (New York City), Rotek incorporated 
(Aurora) and TRW Inc.
  Mr. Pogue's commitment and dedication has not gone unnoticed. Pogue 
is also recipient of the ``Humanitarian Award'' from the National 
Conference of Christians and Jews, the ``Excellence in Philanthropy 
Award'' from the Ohio Council of Fund Raising Executives, ``Economic 
Development Leadership Award'' from the Council for Urban Economic 
Development, and ``Man of the Year'' by Plymouth Church of Shaker 
Heights, just to name a few.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting Richard W. Pogue for his 
continual commitment to our community. He is a renowned citizen of 
Cleveland and I am pleased to recognize his accomplishments.

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