[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF JAMES J. FLANNERY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
James J. Flannery, devoted family man, community leader, public 
servant, and friend and mentor to many.
  As a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1967 
through 1972, Mr. Flannery served his constituents of Cleveland's Near 
West Side with commitment, integrity and energy. As a certified public 
accountant, he was instrumental in garnering statewide approval for the 
graduated income tax, implemented in 1971.
  Mr. Flannery's life-long commitment of service to others, and 
dedication to the Democratic Party was handed down to him from his 
parents and grandparents. His father served on the Council for the City 
of Cleveland. For many years, Mr. Flannery's grandfather served as a 
Precinct Committeeman. And in 1947, Mr. Flannery's grandmother was 
elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. They also 
instilled within him an unwavering work ethic. He was raised in 
Cleveland, graduated from St. Ed's, then enrolled at the University of 
Notre Dame, where he graduated in 1960. He volunteered his time and 
efforts on behalf of numerous causes and organizations, including St. 
Ed's High School and the Notre Dame Club of Cleveland, where he served 
as past president and trustee. In 1991, the Club honored him as their 
Man of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of James J. Flannery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and 
friend. I offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Flannery's wife of 45 
years, Judith; his children, Jim, Dan, Kelly, Mary Lou, Michele, Bryan, 
Judi Lynn and Eric; his sons and daughters in law, Maureen, Caroline, 
Rolly, Attila, Brian, Renee, Dan and Lori; his granddaughters and 
grandsons, and his extended family and many friends. Mr. Flannery will 
be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him well, yet his legacy of 
concern for others, generous spirit, and kind heart uplifted the lives 
of countless individuals and families, including my own--and his life 
and his legacy, framed by love of family and community, will be 
remembered always.

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