[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF NORA CASTLE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Nora Castle of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, upon the occasion of her 
retirement following thirty-two years of outstanding service in her 
role as champion of consumer rights, through radio and TV's consumer 
advocacy program, Call For Action. The work of Mrs. Castle has created 
a vital platform for countless consumers seeking justice throughout 
Northeast Ohio--consumers whose voices would otherwise not have been 
heard.
  In 1978, Mrs. Castle was the point person for Call For Action at WERE 
radio, when Virgil Dominic, then News Director at TV-8, brought Mrs. 
Castle and the Call For Action program to television. Cleveland area 
residents flooded the lines with calls ranging in scope from the 
mundane, to serious issues concerning the health and safety of the 
community. Mrs. Castle's work consistently reflected diligence, 
integrity, and an unwavering search for consumer justice. Comfortable 
working behind the scenes, Mrs. Castle shied away from the spotlight of 
praise and accolades. Her focus on protecting the rights of consumers 
was consistent throughout her career, and she infused the same value, 
energy and commitment into every case, whether it involved an 
individual citizen or a Fortune 500 company. Her work brought these 
cases into the light of public discourse, and her advocacy enlightened 
legislators, ultimately prompting them to pass consumer protection laws 
on local, state and federal levels, including the Lemon Laws.
  Beyond her career, Mrs. Castle's family and faith have always been 
central to her life: her husband, William; son, Peter; daughter, Amy; 
grandson, Aidan; and the memory of her daughter, Kate. Mrs. Castle's 
strength, faith and love for her family are extended throughout the 
community, where she continues to share her time, talents and energy 
with others. She and her family are long-time members of the Fairmount 
Presbyterian Church, where she serves as an officer with the Fairmount 
Women's Guild. Mrs. Castle taught Sunday school at the church for more 
than twenty-five years, and was also a twenty-five year volunteer at 
the Natural History Museum.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Nora Castle, for her outstanding work in protecting the rights of 
thousands of consumers across Northeast Ohio. Mrs. Castle's unwavering 
dedication as wife, mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, teacher, 
volunteer and friend, framed by her energy, wit, and above all, her 
concern for others, has uplifted the lives of countless individuals, 
bringing the light of justice throughout our community. As she journeys 
onward, I wish Mrs. Castle and her family an abundance of peace, health 
and happiness, today, and in all the years to come.

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