[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1286]
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                      IN HONOR OF LOUIS BROWNLOWE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Louis Brownlowe, upon his retirement that follows an exemplary, thirty-
six year career as a Teacher-Counselor, Dean of Special Studies and 
Dean of University Studies at Cleveland State University.
  Mr. Brownlowe earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from 
Miles College and a Masters Degree in Education from Cleveland State 
University. Throughout his tenure at CSU, he concentrated his efforts 
on programs and projects that provide access to higher education for 
non-traditional students, who otherwise would not have had the 
opportunity to enroll in college.
  In 1971, Mr. Brownlowe became actively involved in the Ohio 
Association of TRIO Program Directors. He served on the task force of 
the National Council of Educational Opportunity Associates, which 
eventually became a significant aspect of the Reauthorization of the 
Higher Education Act of 1980. Mr. Brownlowe was a leading force in 
establishing CSU's Upward Bound Program, which began in 1999. Mr. 
Brownlowe continues his dedication to civic action and empowering 
others, especially our youth. As the Superintendent of the Sunday 
School and President of the Youth Ministry at Union Grove Baptist 
Church, Mr. Brownlowe serves as a gentle guide and inspiration and a 
shining role model that reflects the significance of personal strength, 
conviction, determination, accomplishment, and the importance of 
education.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, recognition and 
gratitude of Mr. Louis Brownlowe, upon his retirement from Cleveland 
State University--a vocation of the heart, framed by thirty-six years 
of outstanding service, integrity and accomplishment. His dedication, 
expertise, leadership, and energy, focused on educational opportunity 
for all, extends outward into the community where he volunteers his 
time and talents on behalf of lifting countless lives onto a foundation 
of hope, spiritual strength and opportunity. I wish Mr. Brownlowe and 
his family an abundance of health, peace and happiness as his journey 
begins from here.




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