[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E98]
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              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF DANIEL D. DRAKE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and memory of Daniel 
D. Drake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, outstanding educator 
and administrator, and friend and mentor to countless individuals, in 
and out of the classroom.
  Equipped with a sharp mind, integrity, a kind heart and a strong work 
ethic, Mr. Drake forged a personal journey lined with educational and 
professional accomplishments that sprung from humble beginnings. His 
devotion to public education and community service is framed by his 
legacy of unwavering commitment and outreach to African-American youth 
of our community, a commitment that continues to guide our young women 
and men toward the light of academic and professional achievement. The 
accomplishments of Daniel D. Drake are numerous and significant. He was 
a football and track star at East High School in Cleveland, where he 
graduated in 1951. He was awarded college scholarships in football and 
track and excelled in both sports at Miami University, where he 
graduated with a degree in education in 1955. He taught at Thomas 
Edison School in Cleveland and then became an administrator at 
Collinwood High School.
  Mr. Drake continued his education, earning a master's degree and a 
doctorate degree in educational administration from the University of 
Akron. He served as principal of East High School, the Cleveland School 
of Science and also at John F. Kennedy High School. He also served as a 
community superintendent with the Milwaukee Public Schools before 
returning to Cleveland and accepting a faculty position at Cleveland 
State University. Mr. Drake also founded and served as the first 
president of the Metropolitan Cleveland Alliance of Black School 
Educators, whose mission of addressing the needs of African-American 
students remains unwavering.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Daniel D. Drake, whose devotion to his family and to the youth of 
Cleveland remains a beacon of hope and possibility throughout our 
community. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife of 44 years, 
Adrienne; to his daughter, Adriana; to his sons, Darian and Daniel; to 
his three grandchildren, and to his extended family and many friends. 
Mr. Drake's inspiring vision and steadfast service continues to pave 
the way for educational and professional opportunities for the people 
of our community, young and old, and he will be remembered always.

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