[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF SEAN BOLAND, PRESIDENT OF THE CLEVELAND FEIS SOCIETY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the memory of Sean Boland, 
President of the Cleveland Feis Society, who helped to develop the 
Cleveland Feis into one on the largest traditional Irish dance 
competitions in the country.
  Mr. Boland lived an exceptionally full life. In addition to his first 
job, purchasing supervisor for the Ohio Lottery Commission, he also 
served on the board of directors of the Michael Coleman Heritage 
Center, a museum in Ireland that honors internationally known Irish 
musicians. He was also a member of the Irish Northern Aid Society, the 
East and West Side Irish American clubs and has volunteered his time at 
events like the Irish Cultural Festival. Mr. Boland's most recent 
accomplishments were working with the Cleveland Memorial to the Great 
Hunger Committee to erect a monument in the Flats in memory of those 
who died in the Potato Famine and being named 1994's Irish person of 
the year.
  America is known for being a melting pot society. Mr. Boland 
selflessly volunteered his time to help others feel the same pride and 
honor he did when looking back at the glorious Irish heritage. Mr. 
Boland's inspirational life has left a lasting legacy. He will be 
missed. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, two sons, a daughter, 
and many loving relatives and friends.
  I ask you, fellow colleagues, to join me today in honoring, Mr. Sean 
Boland, a deeply dedicated, committed man who was an inspiration to us 
all.

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