[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
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         IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF NORBERT ``WHITEY'' PRIEBE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
my dear friend, Mr. Norbert `Whitey' Priebe--beloved husband, father, 
stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. His passing marks 
a great loss for his family and friends, and also for the people of 
Slavic Village and Newburgh Heights.
  Throughout his entire life, Mr. Priebe's caring heart and concern for 
others reflected along Fleet Avenue. He was born in Cleveland, grew up 
in Newburgh Heights, and graduated from St. Stanislaus High School. 
Although he was of Polish heritage, Mr. Priebe became an honorary son 
of Cleveland's Czech community. His forty year involvement with the 
heart and soul of Fleet Avenue, Ceska Sin Karlin Hall, served to uplift 
every aspect of this significant cultural organization--an organization 
that bridges modern life and antiquity, and connects the people of 
America to their traditions and customs of their Eastern European 
origins.
  Mr. Priebe maintained an unwavering focus on family, community and 
country. During the Korean War, he served with honor and courage as an 
infantryman in the United States Army. Following his discharge, he 
remained an active member of the VFW From the military to his 
professional career, Mr. Priebe reflected an unwavering level of 
integrity and diligence. He worked as an auditor with the state's 
auditor's office, until he retired 10 years ago. Throughout his 
retirement, he remained an active and vital part of our community. At 
Karlin Hall, Mr. Priebe took on any task that needed tackling, 
including bartender, floor sweeper, and President.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Mr. Norbert `Whitey' Priebe. His caring nature, quick wit, and 
concern for others, framed his life and served to light the lives of 
countless individuals and families along Fleet Avenue and beyond. I 
extend my deepest condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and 
to his many friends. The legacy of his life, lived with joy and energy, 
will live forever within the hearts of all who knew and loved him well.

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