[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E120]
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                    IN MEMORY OF THEODORE KARABINUS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Theodore 
Karabinus, a community leader, political activist, and a good friend.
  A true patriot, Mr. Karabinus was a highly decorated veteran of the 
U.S. Marines who served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. 
He was also a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association. After 
retiring from the military, Mr. Karabinus embarked on a career with a 
local telephone company, where he worked for thirty years. He was 
dedicated to the advancement of working men and women and was a highly 
respected union leader in Cleveland, Ohio. He also served as President 
of the Communication Workers of America.
  Mr. Karabinus's extensive humanitarian efforts demonstrate his 
commitment to improving the lives of others. He was actively involved 
for fifty years in organizations that supported civil rights. As a 
troop leader for the Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Karabinus shared his 
experience and wisdom with young men in Cleveland. He also reached out 
to the senior citizens in the community and assisted those who needed 
help with completing their tax return forms.
  Mr. Karabinus was a political activist in Northeast Ohio and has been 
involved in numerous political campaigns including local and 
presidential campaigns. He also worked with the Committee on Political 
Education, which strives to encourage the youth of America to be 
involved in our democratic process.
  I treasured my friendship with Mr. Karabinus and am certain that his 
contributions to our community will never be forgotten. He was an 
outstanding American and will be missed greatly by those of us 
privileged to know him.

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