[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF REV. ROBERT T. STROMMEN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the Rev. Robert T. Strommen 
on the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of ministry.
  Mr. Strommen graduated from Princeton University in 1956, then went 
on to earn a master's of divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 
New York City. He was ordained in 1959, and served as pastor of St. 
John's United Church of Christ in Larimer, Pennsylvania for the next 7 
years. in 1967, Reverend Strommen was called to Philadelphia, where he 
served as Minister of Metropolitan Mission for the United Church of 
Christ.
  Throughout his many years of faithful service, Reverend Strommen has 
been active in community affairs. He received an award from the 
Greenburg-Jeanette Chapter of the NAACP for his services. In 
Philadelphia he worked with leaders of inner city congregations and 
developed Conference urban strategy. He also worked with the 
Philadelphia Welfare Rights Organization, the Action Alliance of Senior 
Citizens, and other community action groups.
  Reverend Strommen began working with the United Church Board for 
Homeland Ministries in 1976, serving as secretary for Social and Urban 
Concerns. He was very involved in issues related to health and welfare 
and also coordinated the Board for Homeland Ministries' Minister of 
Metropolitan Mission program. In 1987, Mr. Strommen developed a program 
for training for mission outreach with local churches.
  Since September, 1988, Reverend Strommen has served as association 
minister of the Western Reserve Association of the Ohio Conference. He 
continues to be involved in urban issues, and has served on the 
steering committee of the Jobs with Justice coalition in Cleveland.
  Reverend Strommen has been a dedicated advocate for the working 
person's right to be treated with dignity and justice. He has set an 
example for us all with his tireless and energetic work in defense of 
workers' rights.
  My fellow colleagues, please join with me on the occasion of his 
retirement in honoring the Rev. Robert T. Strommen for his dedication, 
faith, and commitment.

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