[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 27, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF MR. JAMES V. PSENICKA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 27, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a very 
fine man, Mr. James V. Psenicka, for his dedicated years of service and 
countless contributions to the community.
  Mr. Psenicka was born in Maple Heights to Czech immigrants who met 
and married in the United States. The family then moved to Streetsboro 
to purchase land. Mr. Psenicka graduated from Kent State High School in 
1950 and immediately joined the staff of ``The Neighborhood News'' 
where he served as a reporter and advertising salesman. He soon earned 
his bachelors degree in journalism from Kent State University in 1955.
  Mr. Psenicka assumed the role of owner and publisher of ``The 
Neighborhood News'' in 1961 after serving in the U.S. Navy Air force in 
Guam. As publisher, Mr. Psenicka campaigned for cleaner air and strict 
anti-pollution regulation. He fought for countless causes to make life 
better for hard-working Czech and Polish-American readers. Under his 
leadership, the newspaper was named Best Weekly Newspaper by the 
Neighborhood and Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland in 
1999.
  Although his commitment to ``The Neighborhood News'' earned the 
newspaper countless awards and honors, Mr. Psenicka kept family and 
friends first. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and three sons to 
Canada, Greece, Europe, and many other places. He relished boating and 
gardening. You would often see Mr. Psenicka off the coast of Lake Erie 
fishing.
  Mr. Psensicka also had an incredible dedication to his local 
community. He served as a member of Karlin Hall on Fleet Avenue and the 
Small Business Advisory Council to the U.S. Congress. In addition, Mr. 
Psenicka served as a dedicated member to the Kiwanis Club of South East 
Cleveland, the world's largest service organization.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the memory of Mr. James V. 
Psenicka, a man that has touched the Cleveland and world community in 
many ways. His love, dedication, and honor will be greatly missed.

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