[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E575]
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 IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND READS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR JOHN ``JACK'' DOXSEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mr. John ``Jack'' Doxsey and every volunteer who participated this past 
year in Cleveland Reads, bringing hope and possibility through the gift 
of literacy to countless children and adults--thereby changing their 
lives forever. I also rise in recognition of Cleveland Reads Volunteer 
of the Year Nominees: Jessica Anthony, Andy Evridge, Dorothy Fike, 
Anita Morgan and Stephen Novak.
  Established in 1987, Cleveland Reads, a non-profit organization, has 
consistently worked to draw individuals, businesses and agencies into 
their volunteer literacy projects and campaign. Mr. Doxsey, 84 years 
young, consistently reflects a caring and positive demeanor that gently 
inspires his students, raising their confidence with every turn of the 
page.
  Twice weekly for the past 6 years, Mr. Doxsey, a tutor with ABLE in 
Cleveland Heights, volunteers his mornings as a tutor, instructing 
teachers and college students in English as a Second Language class. 
Mr. Doxsey has worked with students who hail from countries around the 
world, spanning five continents. Following the profound loss of his 
beloved wife, Mr. Doxsey had several options, including moving closer 
to his adult children, who live outside Ohio. Instead, he chose to move 
closer to Case Western University, where he has given the gift of 
language to numerous students struggling to assimilate to their new 
experience in America.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honoring every 
Volunteer of the Year nominee, and especially Mr. John ``Jack'' Doxsey, 
upon being named Cleveland Reads Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Doxsey's 
patience, kindness and concern for the young people of the world who 
journey to Cleveland seeking education, serves to build foundation of 
understanding that transcends language, borders and culture, connecting 
us all with the gifts of giving, empowering, and humanity.

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