[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE LITHUANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLEVELAND CHAPTER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 12, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lithuanian 
American Community Cleveland Chapter and their celebration of the 85th 
Anniversary of the Restoration of Lithuania's Independence, which will 
take place on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
auditorium.
  The Lithuanian American Community has focused on the celebration of 
Lithuanian heritage and providing educational, cultural, and social 
services to its members. The many events it sponsors such as folk 
dances, art and science symposiums, and theater festivals, are always 
open to the public in an effort to share Lithuania's rich culture with 
others. The Lithuanian American Community has done an excellent job of 
supporting cultural interaction between the United States and Lithuania 
and looks forward to further integration in the West.
  I would like to take this opportunity to honor and thank the leaders 
and members of the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland for 
organizing these wonderful festivities, and for sharing their rich 
culture with all Clevelanders.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the Lithuanian American 
Community Cleveland Chapter, a wonderful organization that has provided 
support for Lithuanian Americans, and enriched Cleveland with the 
contribution of their culture and heritage. May Sunday's celebration of 
the Restoration of Lithuania's Independence be a wonderful reminder of 
Cleveland's richly diverse community, and a joyous occasion for all 
whom attend.

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