[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 62 (Thursday, May 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E770-E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF ARTHUR NAPARSTEK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Professor Arthur Naparstek--devoted family man, caring professor, 
friend and mentor, and internationally known visionary in the area of 
urban development.
  The son of Polish immigrants, Professor Naparstek was born and raised 
in New York City. He graduated with a master's degree in social work 
from New York University, and a doctorate from Brandeis University's 
Florence Heiler School of Advanced Studies in Social Welfare 
Administration. Professor Naparstek's professional commitment to 
economic and social justice began in the early sixties, when he worked 
as the assistant to Richard G. Hatcher, the first African American 
mayor of Gary, Indiana. Later, Professor Naparstek joined the National 
Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs in Washington, DC, and worked closely 
with Congress to create legislation focused on empowering our most 
vulnerable citizens--our poor.
  As professor and Dean of the Case Western Reserve University School 
of Applied Social Sciences, Mr. Naparstek taught by example and served 
as an inspiration and mentor to countless students and instructors 
throughout his tenure. His acclaimed urban redevelopment projects and 
individual empowerment programs were sought by the administrations of 
President Carter and President Clinton. As director of the Cleveland 
Foundation's Commission on Poverty during the early 1990's, Professor 
Naparstek was instrumental in creating the redevelopment plan for 
several of Cleveland's most fragile neighborhoods. Because of his 
vision and heart, the shroud of decline has been lifted from our 
neighborhoods, illuminating the promise of restoration and possibility 
along many of our city streets.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
remembrance of Professor Arthur C. Naparstek--an exceptional man, 
visionary, and leader whose life reflected accomplishment, caring and 
concern for others. I offer my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, 
Belleruth; his beloved children, Keila, Aaron, and Abe; and to his 
extended family and friends. His brilliant and flawless legacy--both 
personally and professionally will be remembered forever by family, 
friends and colleagues. Professor Naparstek's vision, heart and 
leadership will forever serve as a beacon of promise and hope 
throughout our community, and far beyond.

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