[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 69 (Monday, May 23, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1061]
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         IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF CONGRESSMAN SHERROD BROWN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Congressman Sherrod Brown, for his distinctive service to the people of 
Ohio's Thirteenth Congressional District.
  Having served in the House for 13 years, Brown has continually been 
an advocate for laborers and manufacturers. He has battled for 
America's working families by protecting overtime pay, advocating for 
an increase in the minimum wage, and extending long-term unemployment 
benefits.
  Brown has constantly been a leader in fighting against trade 
agreements. We have worked together in opposing the Central America 
Free Trade Agreement. He has shown dedication in opposing this 
legislation and has made his stance very clear until provisions are 
added to protect workers, the economy, and the environment. He is 
persistent on protecting the rights of all workers, not just in 
northeast Ohio.
  Beyond his outstanding service to his constituents, Brown has formed 
solid bonds with community leaders and agencies in his district. It is 
easy to see why Brown is so popular in Northeast Ohio. He has hosted 
press conferences covering a range of issues--from prescription drugs 
and the healthcare bill of rights to unemployment compensation 
extension. In 2002 my colleague received the Distinguished Public 
Health Legislator of the Year award from the American Public Health 
Association, the Nation's largest public health organization.
  Brown's commitment to his constituents is evident in everything he 
does. He travels to Ohio every weekend to host town hall meetings on 
social security, attend community events and speak with both college 
and high school students. He also donated all the proceeds of his 
latest book, ``Myths of Free Trade,'' to RESULTS and Cleveland Jobs 
with Justice, two organizations committed to social and economic 
justice.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of one of Ohio's hardest working and most dedicated Congressmen. His 
exceptional work on behalf of the people of Northeast Ohio should be an 
inspiration for all of us. His integrity and expertise has helped him 
to be a successful Congressman for Ohio's 13th District.

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