[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1332]
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                     IN HONOR OF REV. HENRY JEZESKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the deceased 
Reverend Henry Jezeski, a man who will forever remain in our memories 
as an exemplar of virtue, integrity, and altruism.
  Rev. Jezeski's death at the age of 75 marks the end of a life 
characterized by compassion and selflessness. Bom and raised in the 
Cleveland area, Rev. Jezeski set a compelling example for us, his 
neighbors, and moreover for all of humanity. Ordained to priesthood in 
1951, Rev. Jezeski tirelessly and unrelentingly offered his services as 
a pastor up until his death. His dedication to people is reflected in 
his numerous assignments as assistant pastor to a litany of churches in 
the Cleveland area.
  In 1982, Rev. Jezeski was transferred to Our Lady of Czestochowa in 
Southeast Cleveland, where he served for 14 years until his retirement. 
It was at Our Lady of Czestochowa where Rev. Jezeski's imprints on his 
community are most palpable. The attendees of Our Lady of Czestochowa 
can most attest to this fine human being's tireless sacrifice of his 
time and energy in order to ameliorate the lives of others. Rev. 
Jezeski was also a prominent leader of the Polish community, 
exemplified by his position as Chaplain of the Alliance of Poles, where 
he worked diligently to promote understanding and rapport between the 
Polish and larger Cleveland communities.
  Rev. Henry Jezeski led a life to make Cleveland proud and honored to 
have such a precious human being as its leader and counsel. Rev. 
Jezeski will be sorely missed by us all.

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