[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
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                         IN HONOR OF CLIFF LEE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mr. Cliff Lee, dedicated family man, community activist and Major 
League baseball player with the Cleveland Indians, whose grace and 
spirit on the ball field equals his grace and energy off the field.
  Mr. Lee's deep sense of helping others is framed by sincerity and 
humbleness, and has not gone unnoticed by others. In honor of his 
exceptional service to the people of the Cleveland community, Mr. Lee 
has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2005 John Hancock 
Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award.
  Mr. Lee continues to dedicate his personal time and talents in vital 
service on behalf of those families and individuals in need of 
assistance, with a personal focus on the children of our community. 
From his regular visits to the children at Rainbow Babies and 
Children's Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, to his dedication 
and focus on behalf of Cleveland's Providence House, Mr. Lee is an 
exceptional role model to the young and old alike, here in Cleveland 
and across this Nation, and his life personifies all that is good in 
humanity, reflecting compassion, giving and heart.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in tribute and recognition 
of Mr. Cliff Lee as he is honored as the recipient of Major League 
Baseball's 2005 John Hancock Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award. 
Mr. Lee's continued concern for others and vibrant spirit of 
volunteerism, with a special focus on the children of our community, 
serves to raise their spirits above the struggle and into the light of 
promise, strength, hope and possibility--thereby uplifting our entire 
community.

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