[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN HONOR OF STANLEY M. FISHER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Stanley M. Fisher, devoted family man, accomplished attorney, friend 
and mentor to many, and first-ever recipient of the Lifetime 
Achievement Award, bestowed upon him by the Northern District of Ohio 
Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. This premier mark of excellence 
reflects Mr. Fisher's multifaceted service in the legal profession, 
service framed by achievement, integrity and heart.
  After graduating from Oberlin College and the University of Michigan 
Law School, Mr. Fisher worked as a clerk for the 6th Circuit with Chief 
Judge Charles Simon and later for Justice Potter Stewart, before 
Justice Stewart was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Equipped with 
unwavering commitment, steadfast integrity and expertise, Mr. Fisher's 
work serves as a source of knowledge, strength and advocacy throughout 
all levels of the justice system. His significant service within the 
Federal Bar Association, FBA, extends from his role as past President 
of the Northern District of Ohio, lifetime member of the FBA Board of 
Directors, and most notably, the first Ohioan to serve as National 
President of the FBA.
  In 1983, Mr. Fisher was appointed as an Ohio Commissioner with the 
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws by then 
Governor, Richard Celeste. He was reappointed by Ohio Governors 
Voinovich and Taft. Mr. Fisher's talent and conviction have impacted 
cases from Ohio to our Nation's Capitol. President Clinton appointed 
Mr. Fisher to the Federal Service Impasse Panel in 1992. For 10 years, 
he handled mediation and arbitration cases, directing each grievance 
from preparation to resolution. Mr. Fisher continues his work as a 
local and national mediator and is currently serving his second term as 
a member of the American Arbitration Association Advisory Council.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Stanley M. Fisher, for his outstanding and continued excellence as 
attorney, guide and leader within the legal profession. His unwavering 
focus on the balanced scales of justice serves to protect legal equity 
throughout our American system of justice, from Cleveland, to 
Washington, DC and beyond.

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