[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 164 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE SOKOL GREATER CLEVELAND'S NEW ATHLETIC FACILITY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce the grand opening 
of the Czech Cultural Center of Sokol Greater Cleveland's new athletic, 
a state-of-the-art expansion to the historic Bohemian National Hall.
  After considerable planning and construction, the new facility 
opening this month will provide a variety of health, fitness, leisure, 
and cultural activities to everyone in the community. In the tradition 
of the American Sokol Organization, the Czech Cultural Center of Sokol 
Greater Cleveland's new athletic facility will provide Cleveland 
citizens with the opportunity to strengthen both their physical and 
mental character allowing them to enhance their celebration of life and 
vitality. With membership open to the community, this new facility is 
sure to provide Cleveland citizens with an opportunity to cultivate a 
harmonious and total person.
  The Czech Cultural Center of Sokol Greater Cleveland's new athletic 
facility promises to be a popular place for fitness enthusiasts who 
will enjoy the volleyball, gymnasium, cardio-conditioning area and 
strength training center. Additionally, the facility will serve as a 
center for community development where both young and older generations 
can display their abilities and knowledge in dance and gymnastic 
performances. In short, the health and quality of life for everyone in 
Cleveland will improve greatly with the opening of this new facility.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in recognizing dedication of the 
Czech Cultural Center of Sokol Greater Cleveland for building this new 
athletic facility for the benefit of the Cleveland community.

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