[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
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                     IN MEMORY OF MR. VACLAV HYVNAR

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Vaclav Hyvnar for his many years of service and countless contributions 
to his community.
  Mr. Hyvnar, originally from Czechoslovakia, served his world 
community selflessly throughout his lifetime. He studied law at Charles 
University in Prague before he was expelled for leading anti-Communist 
activities. After his release from prison, he and his wife, Miloslava, 
fled the country.
  After moving to the United States, Hyvnar settled in Cleveland and 
worked at Lempco Products as a machine operator. In 1954, he became 
editor of ``Novy Svet,'' a locally published Czech newspaper, but later 
left that position to work in the Cuyahoga County auditor's office. He 
soon moved to City Hall where he worked as an ethnic affairs aide to 
two Cleveland mayors. After serving Mayor Perk and then Mayor 
Voinovich, he retired in 1985.
  His distinguished career was not only in the political realm. He 
served his ethnic community as president of the National Alliance of 
Czech Catholics and later received an award from Pope John Paul II for 
his heartfelt work and dedication to the Catholic Church. His loyalty 
and love for his Czech heritage and freedom earned him the love and 
respect of the entire Cleveland community.
  Mr. Hyvnar is survived by his wife, Mila; daughter, Ludmila of 
Cleveland Heights; and son, John of Boston.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring the memory of a 
wonderful, loving man. Mr. Vaclav Hyvnar served Cleveland in many 
capacities, and was an inspiration to many. He has touched so many of 
us, and will be greatly missed.

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