[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 156 (Wednesday, December 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2467]
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               IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF BARBARA JACOBS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Barbara Jacobs, whose joyous life was framed by family, community, 
culture and giving to others. Her passing marks a great loss for her 
family and friends, and also for the people of Cleveland, whom she 
served with the highest level of commitment, compassion and concern.
  Mrs. Jacobs shared her enthusiasm for community service with her late 
husband, David Jacobs, former owner of the Cleveland Indians. The 
welfare of her family and her community defined her life. Together, Mr. 
and Mrs. Jacobs raised three children: Marie, David Jr. and John. They 
instilled within them the significance of giving to others and helping 
those in need.
  Mrs. Jacobs continued to carry the torch of philanthropy that she 
shared with her husband. Her unwavering support focused on uplifting 
the lives of others. Her generous donations will ensure that students 
have musical opportunities at the Indiana University School of Music; 
her spirit of giving will allow poor families and individuals to 
receive free medical treatment at MetroHealth Medical Center; and her 
focus on healing will continue to provide support and funding for the 
Ohio Cancer Research Center.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Barbara Jacobs. Her boundless spirit of giving and joy for living 
will continue to have a profound impact upon the lives of countless 
families and individuals, from Cleveland, Ohio to the University of 
Indiana. I extend my deepest condolences to her children, Marie, David 
Jr. and John; to her five grandchildren and great-granddaughter; to her 
dear friend and companion, Albert Werner; and to her many extended 
family members and friends. Mrs. Jacobs' kindness, energy and 
compassion will live on within every life she touched and she will 
never be forgotten.

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