[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 130 (Thursday, September 30, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1996-E1997]
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                 IN HONOR OF GLORIA KARPINSKI BATTISTI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Gloria 
Karpinski Battisti, Immediate Past President, Catholic Charities 
Corporation Board, as she is honored for promoting her Polish Heritage 
through her outstanding accomplishments by the Polonia Foundation of 
Ohio, Inc.
  Gloria Karpinski Battisti has dedicated a substantial portion of her 
life to helping others through social service. As an active member of 
the Cleveland community, Gloria Karpinski Battisti has led a remarkable 
career of civic, church, and ethnic service. Gloria has been involved 
in the Polish-American community through her position as Director of 
the Polonia Foundation of Ohio. She is also a member of the Polish 
Women's Alliance, the Alliance of Poles, and the Polish American 
Congress.
  Through her resolute dedication and enthusiasm for helping others, 
Gloria Karpinski Battisti has participated and served with various 
groups and organizations. Most notably, Gloria Battisti served as the 
past Chairman of Catholic Charities. She was the first women

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elected to office in the Corporation and she served as Treasurer, Vice 
Chair and two terms as Chair.
  I ask that my distinguished colleagues join me in commending Gloria 
Karpinski Battisti for her dedication, service, and leadership in the 
Cleveland Community. Our community has certainly been rewarded by true 
service displayed by Gloria Karpinski Battisti.

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