[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF JUDGE ANNE KILBANE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Judge Anne Kilbane of the 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals--fearless 
sponsor of justice, inspiring role model, and friend and mentor to 
many. Her untimely passing marks a great loss for her family, friends 
and colleagues, and for the people of our Cleveland community whom she 
served with the highest level of commitment, integrity and honor.
  Judge Kilbane's unwavering reliability and strong work ethic were 
gifts from her parents, the late Thomas B. Kilbane and Nora Kilbane, 
who emigrated from Ireland to Cleveland. She worked at the Cleveland 
Health Department, then began her studies at the Cleveland-Marshall 
College of Law, where she graduated in 1976.
  Elected to the bench in 1988, Judge Kilbane's unequalled work ethic 
and uncompromising professional integrity quickly garnered the respect 
of most, and ruffled the feathers of some. Armed with a sharp legal 
mind and even sharper focus on the public she served, Judge Kilbane 
shattered the status quo by fighting for transparency in and out of the 
courtroom.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Judge Anne Kilbane. The courage, vision and integrity that defined 
her life will be greatly missed along the halls and in the courtrooms 
of the 8th District Court of Appeals--and will be greatly missed within 
the hearts of her many friends, including my own. I extend my deepest 
condolences to her friends and family members, especially her brothers 
and sisters: Patrick, Mary, Judith, Kathleen and the memory of Thomas, 
Bryan and Bridget.
  Judge Anne Kilbane's life was lived with joy, energy and in 
unwavering service to others. Her eternal faith in humanity and in the 
power of justice will continue to serve as an unyielding example and 
unending force of truth within our legal system, and within the minds 
and hearts of all who knew and loved her well. Her journey as a first-
generation American from the old neighborhoods of Cleveland, to the 8th 
Ohio District Court of Appeals, reflects all that she was, and all that 
she gave to us--the possibility to achieve one's dreams; working in 
service to others; the courage to stand up for what is right; and the 
integrity to never back down. And Judge Anne Kilbane will forever 
inspire us all.

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