[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E316]
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               IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF FRANK M. DUMAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Frank M. Duman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-
grandfather, dedicated civil servant, promoter of the classical arts 
and friend and mentor to many, including myself.
  Mr. Duman was born and raised in Cleveland and remained in the city 
his entire life. For 50 years, he lived in the same house in the Old 
Brooklyn neighborhood, where he and his wife Olivia raised their four 
sons. Following his graduation from Ohio University in 1941, Mr. Duman 
was recommended by then Safety Director Eliot Ness for a position in 
the city recreation department. Mr. Duman's unwavering work ethic and 
meticulous approach to his work reflected throughout his professional 
career. He ascended the ranks of city government and served in several 
leadership capacities, including Superintendent for City Park 
Maintenance, Parks Commissioner and Director of the Cleveland 
Convention Center.
  Mr. Duman worked for nine City of Cleveland mayoral administrations, 
including my own. He never sought out the spotlight, rather, he was 
content to work diligently behind the scenes, making sure that goals 
were reached, improvements were made and projects were completed. Mr. 
Duman's leadership drew premier leaders in the business industry to the 
Convention Center. He also promoted the Cleveland's established status 
as a national arts center by procuring annual visits of the New York 
Metropolitan Opera.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, remembrance and 
gratitude to Mr. Frank M. Duman, whose life was highlighted by his 
unwavering devotion to his family and to his community. I offer my 
condolences to his wife of 62 years, Olivia; to his sons, Richard, 
Robert, Donald and James; to his seven grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren; and to his extended family members and many friends. Mr. 
Duman's life, lived with great joy and accomplishment, will forever 
reflect within his family, friends and throughout our community, and he 
will be remembered always.

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