[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1621]
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                       IN HONOR OF JAMES FLANNERY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
James Flannery, a statesman dedicated to his family, his church, his 
community and his country. Named Cleveland's ``Man of the Year'' in 
1981, his life of service continued for more than two decades and will 
be carried on by the friends and family whose lives he touched through 
his generosity and enthusiasm.
  While he was always ready for a game of basketball or football, Jim 
was more of a math wiz than an athlete. He earned his degree in 
accounting at the University of Notre Dame before turning to politics 
and serving Ohio's 48th district as a State Representative from 1967 to 
1972. But his service did not end there. He served on the Ohio Board of 
Regents and the Ohio Accountancy Board before becoming the Chairman of 
the City of Lakewood Financial Review Commission and the Charter Review 
Commission. Jim also served as a member of the Board of Revision for 
the Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Office and was the founding president 
of both the University of Notre Dame National Alumni Board and the St. 
James Parent Teacher Union.
  As those closest to him know, even with his extensive community 
involvement, Jim's family was his true calling and passion, and was 
always a huge source of pride--and with good reason. His extensive 
family (33 grandchildren) known by many as ``The Flan Clan,'' has had 
quite an effect on their community. Almost a dozen of his family 
members have followed his footsteps at St. Edward's High School to 
receive a Holy Cross education, and the family's local political 
involvement goes back three generations.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of James Flannery and the family he leaves behind, for their 
outstanding service to their community. Jim's life of service will be 
remembered and he will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives 
were blessed by his presence.

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