[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 126 (Friday, September 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1960-E1961]
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           IN HONOR OF HELEN KARPINSKI ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Helen Karpinski 
on her 100th birthday, October 7, 1999. She will be celebrating this 
joyous occasion with her family on October 10, 1999.
  Born in 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio, Helen Karpinski has dedicated her 
life to government and civic service. She has actively participated in 
the American Polish Women's Club and has been a member of the Cleveland 
Cultural Garden Federation. Additionally, she has spent her life being 
a political activist, promoting and supporting women aspiring to public 
office. She helped catalyze the women's movement in government by such 
accomplishments as being the first woman to survive a primary election 
for Cleveland City Council under the current city charter. The work she 
has done for women in politics has been immeasurable.
  At 100 years young, Helen continues to live a fulfilling and happy 
life. She has been a wonderful mother of three beautiful daughters, 
Gloria, Mercedes, and Diane. Helen is loved

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by her family and the many lives in her community that she has touched. 
My fellow colleagues, please join me in wishing a great lady a very 
happy birthday and many more delightful years to come.

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