[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1413]
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   IN HONOR OF THE CLEVELAND-MARSHALL LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AS THEY 
   RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE DIANE J. KARPINSKI AND HOWARD D. MISHKIND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Cleveland-
Marshall Law Alumni Association as they recognize alumni Judge Diane 
Karpinski and Attorney Howard D. Mishkind--distinguished alumni of the 
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Class of 1980.
  The mission of the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association (CMLAA) 
is to promote, support and serve the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 
its alumni, faculty and students by offering quality education, 
professional programs, and professional opportunities to assist in 
career and educational advancement of every alumnus. Additionally, 
CMLAA life membership dues fund a vital Student Scholarship Program.
  Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni--Judge Diane J. Karpinski 
and Attorney Howard D. Mishkind, have evolved from law school graduates 
in 1980, to leaders in the legal profession. Both have raised the bar 
of excellence in their prospective areas of law and reflect outstanding 
professional profiles that encompass integrity, expertise, and service 
to others. While ascending throughout their legal endeavors, Judge 
Diane Karpinski and Attorney Howard Mishkind have remained committed to 
supporting the Cleveland College of Law and their community, and have 
become superior role models for the youth of our community.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Judge Diane 
Karpinski and Attorney Howard D. Mishkind, as they are duly recognized 
by the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association for their significant 
professional achievements and, more importantly, for their service to 
the College and to our community. I also stand in honor of the 
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association, for their continued support 
of educational excellence; for their promotion and support of 
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law graduates and alumni; and for 
providing countless students an opportunity to attain a superior law 
education through the organization of scholarship funds. Cleveland-
Marshall College of Law, its faculty, students and alumni have 
demonstrated academic and professional excellence within all areas of 
law, earning the highest respect and admiration of our entire community 
and beyond.

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