[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 6, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE PORT OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Bicentennial 
Celebration of the United States Customs Service Port of Cleveland.
  The United States Customs Service Port of Cleveland has worked hard 
for two centuries to make the Port of Cleveland a respected and 
renowned international port. Due to their extraordinary efforts in 
making the Port of Cleveland a success, the City of Cleveland has 
flourished and become a distinguished international trade center for 
the new millenium.
  Following in the tradition of the United States Customs Mission 
Statement, the employees at the Port of Cleveland truly are the 
guardians of Cleveland's borders, the Nation's borders and America's 
frontline. For the past two hundred years, the Port of Cleveland has 
indeed served and protected the American Public with integrity, 
innovation, and pride. Furthermore, the Port of Cleveland has achieved 
the purpose of enforcing the laws of the United States, safeguarding 
revenue, and fostering lawful international trade and travel.
  Not only has the Port of Cleveland fulfilled their goals outlined in 
their mission statement, but they have recently won the Hammer Award 
for their leadership in bringing national attention to the Express 
Consignment Industry. Placing the U.S. Customs Port of Cleveland at the 
forefront of trade processing, the Port of Cleveland is sure to serve 
as a model to be exemplified by other U.S. Customs Service Ports of 
Entry. Congratulations to the United States Customs Service Port of 
Cleveland for two hundred years of hard work, service, and dedication.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in honoring the Bicentennial 
Celebration of the United States Customs Service Port of Cleveland.

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