[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2010]
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  IN HONOR OF THE THIRD ANNUAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR VICTIMS OF GUN 
                                VIOLENCE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
every victim of gun violence within our Greater Cleveland community. We 
gather in honor, support and hope for each family member and friend, 
whose lives have been forever altered in the wake of gun violence.
  We also stand in honor of the members of the Million Mom March, 
Greater Cleveland Chapter; InterAct Cleveland, Ohio Coalition Against 
Gun Violence; Black on Black Crime, Inc.; Survivors/Victims of Tragedy; 
VOICES; and the National Council of Jewish Women, for their collective 
efforts and dedication focused on preventing gun violence.
  Today, on the Third Annual Day of Remembrance of Victims of Gun 
Violence, we honor and recognize the dedicated residents of our 
Cleveland neighborhoods. The unwavering commitment of our neighborhood 
activists and leaders continues to raise up our community, one avenue 
at a time. The work of our neighborhood leaders, young and old, serves 
to build strength, hope and creates the power to eradicate violent 
crime within our homes and along our streets.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of the victims of gun violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with every 
family member and friend of loved ones lost. Let us remember that our 
unified energy, focused on peace and security within our neighborhoods, 
provides light and hope to the families touched by gun violence, and 
radiates outward, offering the promise of peace for us all.

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