[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF ARNOLD R. PINKNEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Arnold R. Pinkney, dedicated family man, successful businessman, 
community activist, dedicated volunteer and friend and mentor to many, 
as he is being honored by the Community of Living Hope United Methodist 
Church of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
  Mr. Pinkney was born and raised in Youngstown and graduated from the 
Youngstown Public Schools. His quest for higher education led him to 
Michigan, where he graduated from Albion College with a Bachelor of 
Arts degree in Political Science and History. His personal integrity, 
strong self-motivation and unwavering dedication has guided him his 
whole life. During college, he was elected to ``Who's Who in American 
Colleges and Universities,'' was President of the Independent Men's 
Union, and was a member of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association 
Team for Baseball and Basketball.
  The focus on hard work and giving back to others continues to frame 
Mr. Pinkney's life. He is the Chairman of Pinkney-Perry Insurance 
Agency, a 41-year-old business located in Cleveland. He is also Senior 
Consultant and CEO of Betpin & Associates, a consulting firm 
established by his wife of 45 years, Betty Thompson Pinkney. His 
dedication to his wife and daughter, Traci Lynne Pinkney, extends 
outward into the community, where his spirit of volunteerism, 
leadership and energy continues to empower and support numerous local 
civic, educational, political and business agencies, including the 
Urban League, 100 Black Men, Inc., Cleveland Musical Arts Association, 
University Circle Incorporated, and the Race for Success, Inc.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join us in honor of Arnold R. 
Pinkney, as we join with the Community of Living Hope United Methodist 
Church in recognition of his dedicated service and contribution focused 
on family, faith and community. Mr. Pinkney's numerous contributions 
within the private and public sector continues to strengthen the well 
being of our entire Cleveland community.

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