[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
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                     HONORING EVELYN BLAHA SZCZECH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my dear friend, 
Evelyn Blaha Szczech of Newburgh Heights, Ohio, as she gathers with 
family and friends to celebrate her birthday on February 7--eighty 
years young, and as lively as ever.
  With family central to her life, Mrs. Szczech and her late husband, 
Clarence T. Szczech, raised four children: Clarence, Roseanne, Robert 
and Brian. She is blessed with ten grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
  Beyond caring for her family, Mrs. Szczech has been an involved 
member of the community, and continues to dedicate her time and talents 
to many civic endeavors. For nearly five decades, Mrs. Szczech has been 
an intregal part of our democratic system--working to support 
candidates, educate voters, and promote voter registration. She has 
been an active member of the Democratic Party of Newburgh Heights since 
1959, and has held all positions within the Party throughout the years, 
from entertainment committee member, to treasurer, to president.
  With a quick and agile mind, and an equally energized spirit, Mrs. 
Szczech continues to volunteer her time and talents in service to her 
community. She continues her involvement in the Democratic Party of 
Newburgh Heights, and serving on the Cuyahoga County Board of 
Elections--as she has for the past fifty years. She also continues to 
serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the Cuyahoga County 
Democratic Party and is President of the Golden Agers of Newburgh 
Heights.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of Evelyn Blaha 
Szczech, in joyous celebration of her 80th birthday. Mrs. Szczech 
continues to be an inspiration to everyone in her life--especially to 
her family and friends. Her loyalty, friendship, convictions, boundless 
energy, joy, and good works are invaluable gifts to all of us who know 
her well, and her dedication and work has uplifted the Village of 
Newburgh Heights, and our entire community. We wish her continued 
health and happiness today, and all days to come.

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