[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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                     IN MEMORY OF MR. TINO FULIMENI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
great man, Mr. Tino Fulimeni, for his years of dedicated service to the 
Cleveland and world community.
  Mr. Fulimeni, originally from Vestaburg, Pennsylvania, hitchhiked to 
Cleveland after high school and found a job with Republic Steel 
Corporation. After joining the union he spent some time in the Army and 
later married Yvonne, another native from his hometown. The two soon 
settled in Berea, Ohio and he returned to the steel mill to serve on 
union committees.
  In 1977, Mr. Fulimeni became a full-time staff representative for the 
United Steelworkers of America. He spent a great deal of time working 
with women and racial minorities to provide and ensure equality for all 
steelworkers. He represented over 21,000 steelworkers after he became 
director of the union's District 28. His hard work and dedication to 
the rights of workers did not go unnoticed. Mr. Fulimeni soon 
thereafter was appointed special assistant to the union's international 
president.
  Mr. Fulimeni is truly a man of the people. His dedication and loyalty 
to all steelworkers earned him the respect of all his colleagues. He 
was known as a tough negotiator, a strong co-worker, and a close friend 
to many. In addition to his union work, Mr. Fulimeni was active in the 
American Legion. His strong leadership and patriotism were apparent to 
his peers who elected him post commander three times.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and remembering a truly great 
man, Mr. Tino Fulimeni. He has touched the Cleveland community and 
helped many steelworkers. He will be greatly missed.

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