[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 102 (Monday, July 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF RICHARD CORDRAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Richard Cordray, an outstanding public servant who has recently been 
named the 2005 County Leader of the Year. In his many years of service 
he has proven his dedication to the betterment of the constituents he 
serves, and as Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio, he has redefined his 
post to accommodate the particular needs of the county and the people 
who belong to it.
  A man full of ideas and enthusiasm, Richard is always ready to think 
outside the box to find a solution that works for everyone, and he 
never loses touch with the higher goal of improving the quality of life 
for all whom he serves.
  Richard's ingenuity, combined with a sincere and determined desire to 
help people, has driven him to create numerous programs to help the 
citizens of Franklin County learn to help themselves. From providing 
public services to seniors in danger of losing their homes to 
foreclosures and back taxes to establishing educational programs to 
help high school students become financially responsible at a young 
age, Richard finds inventive solutions to many chronic problems faced 
by the community of Franklin County. With his ability to look beyond 
what is, to see what could be, Richard is a shining example of the kind 
of public servants who are really making incredible and lasting changes 
in their communities.
  Richard frequently goes above and beyond the call of duty with 
programs that seek to improve financial literacy, but even within his 
conventional job description he shines. In the last year alone, he has 
collected over $77 million in unpaid back real estate and personal 
property taxes. Due to his interest in all aspects of county 
operations, he is able to help on both the micro and macro level and 
the positive effects of his programs and policies are truly improving 
the lives of the entire community.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Richard Cordray for his years of outstanding service to his 
community. His ability to seek out the greatest needs of his community 
and fill those needs is to be commended and admired. Through his energy 
and dedication he has had a tangible affect on the lives of many in 
Franklin County and deserves our sincere appreciation.

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