[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2018]
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                         HONORING GERALD W. RAU

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Gerald W. Rau, upon the occasion of his retirement from the Department 
of Veterans Affairs in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked honorably and 
diligently on behalf of our United States Veterans for thirty years.
  Mr. Rau's significant service to others began in 1970, when he became 
a member of the United States Air Force. After four years of service to 
his country, Mr. Rau embarked on his career with the Veterans 
Administration as a Veterans Benefits Counselor.
  Throughout his significant tenure with the VA, Mr. Rau forged solid 
and effective bonds with community leaders and agencies. Besides his 
role as Benefits Counselor, Mr. Rau's many roles included that of 
Educational Liaison, Outreach Contact for our homeless veterans, and 
for the past nine years, Congressional Liaison. In that capacity, Mr. 
Rau worked with diligence, heart and dedication--enabling my 
Congressional Staff to assist our veterans and their families when 
needed.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor, gratitude and recognition of 
Gerald W. Rau, for his exceptional work and advocacy on behalf of the 
veterans of our Cleveland Community. His compassion, integrity, 
expertise, and more importantly--his deep concern and compassion for 
helping others--has uplifted the lives of countless veterans and their 
families--and has fortified our entire community.

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