[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 84 (Monday, June 18, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN MEMORY OF MR. JAMES F. PYKARE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
James F. ``Big Jim'' Pykare for his many years of service and countless 
contributions to his community.
  Mr. Pykare, originally from Warren, Ohio, served his world community 
selflessly throughout his lifetime. He was born the son of the late 
Eugene F. and Ruth Clarissa Wallace Pykare. He has a very distinguished 
military career. Pykare served in Vietnam, Germany, Jordon, Lebanon and 
Alaska as a member of the Army. He also served on several special duty 
stations in the United States, specializing in Infantry Intelligence 
and Operations.
  His loyalty and dedicated service to the Army was noticed. For his 
military service, Pykare was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star 
for Valor. After serving his country selflessly, Pykare owned his own 
business, the Motorcycle Club of Cleveland, where he customized bikes. 
He also had a large love of politics that led him to taking an active 
role within the old Ward 13 Democratic Club.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in honoring the memory of a 
wonderful, loving man. ``Big Jim'' Pykare has affected and served the 
Cleveland community 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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