[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E401-E402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF JACOB KASKEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Jacob Kaskey of Olmsted 
Falls. Jacob has been named as one of Ohio's top two student volunteers 
for the year 2000 in the fifth annual Prudential Spirit of Community 
awards.
  Jacob, a senior at Olmsted Falls High School, initiated a coloring 
book and crayon drive to benefit homeless children staying at various 
shelters in area. Jacob was awakened to this need during one of his 
regular visits to help serve meals at a homeless shelter. It was a cool 
night, too cold for the children to play outside, they had nothing to 
do. ``A toy could not be found for mile,'' Jacob said. He mentioned 
this problem to his minister, he was told that a lack of toys is a 
common problem in shelters. Jacob decided to help. But rather than 
toys--which are not permitted to leave the shelter--he collected 
coloring books and crayons. He enlisted the help of his classmates and 
others to help. He wrote letters and made personal visits to area 
businesses asking for donations of money and coloring books. Jacob 
received a very strong response. When they delivered the books to the 
shelter Jacob and his volunteers stayed to serve dinner and play with 
the children.
  Jacob was nominated by his high school for his outstanding service to 
the community. An effort which needed to be recognized. As a State 
honoree he will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an 
all-expense-paid trip in May to Washington, DC.

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  Please join me in honoring Jacob for his outstanding leadership and 
service in his community.

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