[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING AND RECOGNIZING PETER YARROW AND AVERY COHEN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Peter Yarrow and Avery Cohen, as they are honored by the Hattie Larlham 
Foundation on November 13th for their significant work on behalf of 
individual rights.
  For the past forty years, the Hattie Larlham Foundation has been a 
source of hope, support and care for thousands of children and 
adolescents with disabilities and their families, in northeast Ohio. 
The vast and vital work of both Peter Yarrow and Avery Cohen on behalf 
of the Foundation, reflects the true spirit of this exceptional 
agency--a spirit of helping and caring, a spirit of empowerment; and a 
spirit of dedication to social justice--one child at a time; one family 
at a time.
  The vital work of Peter Yarrow and Avery Cohen is the work of heroes 
who speak for those whose voice is small--they are the messengers for 
our most vulnerable citizens--our children, our poor, and our mentally 
and physically challenged. Their message speaks of local and national 
change. Their message speaks of improved services for children and 
adults with disabilities. Their message speak of research to seek 
improvements, to find cures, to give support, to give hope.
  Peter Yarrow carries the message through his gift of song, crossing 
the continent to raise funds and raise awareness, with projects like 
the creation of ``Operation Respect, `` a program that advocates 
nurturing environments for children.
  Avery Cohen, President of the Hattie Larlham Care Group, and Vice 
President of the Hattie Larlham Research Institute and Foundation, has 
carried the message through his tenacity, integrity, compassion and 
expertise for the past thirty-six years. Considered a ``founding 
member,'' Avery joined the Board of Directors of the Hattie Larlham 
Foundation in 1966. His unwavering commitment remains focused on 
assisting and improving the lives of the children and families of our 
community.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honoring every staff 
and member of the Hattie Larlham Foundation, and please also join me in 
honoring my dear friends, Peter Yarrow and Avery Cohen. I honor your 
dedication and significant work in helping, empowering, inspiring, and 
bringing hope to children and families facing a challenging road. Your 
work and activism brings us light, guidance and strength, and gives us 
hope for a better tomorrow.

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