[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E686-E687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF DANNY PLYMESSER AND DOLORES TLACIL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Danny Plymesser and 
Dolores Tlacil. My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring these 
representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary.
  Danny Plymesser is a Cleveland native. After graduating from Fairview 
High School, he joined the Navy. There, he was quickly sent to Panama, 
and from there, Vietnam.
  After his service, he joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2533. 
A very active member, Danny participated in many programs and advanced 
through the post positions. In 1996, he became Post Commander. For four 
consecutive years, his peers selected him for Post Commander. Danny was 
recognized every year as All State Post Commander. He continues to 
provide extensive service to the Post on various committees and 
chairmanships, and even as a cook during their dinners.
  Additionally, Danny is active with the Cuyahoga Council County, and 
is now serving as commander. He is also active at the state and 
national levels. He is to be commended for his broad service.
  I also wish to honor Dolores Tlacil. During World War II, she married 
and began raising her family of seven children. She joined the Ladies 
Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign War in 1985. Dorothy served on 
many committees and became President in 1986. She proudly carried the 
American Flag in many local parades to honor our veterans.
  Last year, Dolores was elected to President of the Cuyahoga County 
Council. She is also

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involved in the American Legion Post 496. Dolores has served as model 
of active citizenship and public service to assisting our local 
veterans.
  I ask my colleagues to rise in honor of Danny Plymesser and Dolores 
Tlacil. They have served as true models of the committed men and women 
who serve in the VFW and Ladies Auxiliaries.

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