[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E45-E46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF MARY LEHMANN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mary Lehmann, whose joyous life was framed by family, community and 
giving to others. Her passing marks a great loss for her family and 
friends, yet her good works, generous spirit and energy for life will 
never be forgotten.
  Born to Italian and German immigrants, Ms. Lehmann's parents 
instilled within her the significance of family, faith and community. 
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well being of her family and service to others framed her entire life. 
She taught her children by example, reflecting the vital gifts of 
family unity, reaching out to those in need, hard work and an endless 
joy for learning and living. Ms. Lehmann's intellectual level was 
reflected in her numerous and varied life interests. After her children 
were grown, she enrolled in college, earning a perfect 4.0 grade point 
average and an associate's degree. Her compassionate heart directed her 
onto pathways where she gave freely of her time and talent. Ms. Lehmann 
volunteered at Hillcrest Hospital, worked with special needs children 
at Millridge Elementary School, read to visually impaired children and 
volunteered in the gift shop at Cleveland Play House.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Mary Lehmann. Her limitless spirit of giving and endless joy for 
life has had a profound impact upon the lives of her family, friends 
and the children and adults whom she so graciously served. I extend my 
deepest condolences to her children, David, Joan, John and Carol; to 
her daughters and sons-in-law, Kim, Roger, Melissa and Gil; to her 
grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Eric, Reid, Brittany, Ashley, 
Jonathon, Gilbert, Elena, Eva, Andrea, Lily and the memory of David; to 
her companion, Dr. Oscar Stadtler; and to her many extended family 
members and friends. The kindness, energy, joy and love that defined 
Mary Lehmann's life will live forever in the hearts of her family and 
within every soul she touched during her journey here--and she will 
never be forgotten.

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