[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 102 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF ROSE MARIE LOVANO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember Rose Marie 
Lovano, a woman who dedicated her life to improving her community and 
the lives of those who lived in it.
  While Rose was active in her community it was through politics that 
she felt that she could best help those around her. Rose believed in 
politics as a tool to help improve people's lives. Rose's long and 
distinguished career in public service started in 1960, as precinct 
committeewoman. Rose went on to serve as president of the Garfield 
Heights Democratic Club and has been a ward leader since 1981. Rose has 
also been awarded the distinct honor of representing her community at 
every Democratic National Convention since 1980.
  Born in Cleveland, Rose, before her career in politics, served as a 
dedicated union member throughout her working life. She joined Bakery 
Workers Local 19, during her six years working for J. Spang Baking Co., 
then joined the Upholsterers Union during her seven years working for 
Krohler Furniture. Rose went on to work for Greyhound Bus Lines, and 
was a steward in Local 1517 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, serving 
also as president of the Greyhound credit union.
  Politics was Rose's true passion. Rose is a true example of how 
politics can serve the needs of the people, and benefit people's lives. 
Rose never turned her back on any of her constituents. Residents would 
constantly call her at the home she shared with her family, and Rose 
would never turn her back on them. If she couldn't help she would find 
others who could. Rose's life serves as model, to all, of how politics 
can be used as a tool of good, to help the people who often need it the 
most.
  Mr. Speaker, on a personal note, I knew Rose, and the dedication, 
passion, and persistence that she brought to politics, and her life 
long commitment to helping others has had a profound effect on my life. 
It is for this reason, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me in 
celebrating the life of this truly remarkable human being who dedicated 
her life to helping others.

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