[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
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                        IN HONOR OF HORACE SMITH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Horace Smith 
from my home State of Ohio who in many ways exemplifies the qualities 
of our great citizens. Horace Smith was a man greatly committed to our 
community and its people.
  Mr. Smith, born August 12, 1917 in Knoxville, Tennessee, moved to the 
area 45 years ago. Among his honorable achievements, Mr. Smith received 
numerous awards as a Staff Sergeant serving in the U.S. Army during 
World War II. He received the medal for Good Conduct, the American 
Theater Medal, and Four Bronze Stars.
  Horace Smith was dedicated to his job at Virden Lighting For 20 years 
before retiring in 1978. In addition to his strong dedication to his 
job, he committed his time to numerous organizations in Cleveland. Mr. 
Smith was a devoted member of the Morning Star Baptist church where he 
served as both a Trustee and Leader of Boy Scout Troupe No. 436. 
Furthermore, he was a member of the 32nd Degree Mason, the Shriners 
King Solomon Lodge No. 18, and Bezaleel Consistory No. 15.
  While serving the people of Cleveland as their mayor, I was honored 
to have Mr. Smith as a member of the Cleveland Planning Commission. He 
served Cleveland in countless ways including over 30 years as Precinct 
Committeeman 8-B, a member of the Cuyahoga County), Democratic Party 
Executive Committee, and a member of the board of Directors of 
Glenville Y.M.C.A. Mr. Smith also volunteered his time with other local 
officials during political campaigns including former Congressman Louis 
Stokes, former Mayor Carl Stokes, and former Mayor Michael White. It 
has been a great honor for all of us to work with Horace Smith.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life of Staff 
Sergeant Horace Smith, a highly honored man devoted to our community 
for over 45 years. His achievements and service to the community, have 
earned him great respect by his family and all of us in the community.

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