[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 117 (Tuesday, September 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1749]
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                        IN HONOR OF EMILY STUART

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Emily Stuart. Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Stuart brightened the lives 
of family and friends in the community of Parma, Ohio.
  As a kind and active citizen, Mrs. Stuart played an integral role in 
local politics. She was a member of the Parma Democratic Club and the 
Woman's Democratic Club. Mrs. Stuart revolutionized the process of 
communication between constituents by devising a system of post cards 
to collect contact information. In addition, she spent countless hours 
making phone calls and posting yard signs for local politicians. During 
her involvement in local politics, she herself rose to the ranks of 
precinct committeewoman; a position she maintained for more than 20 
years.
  But Mrs. Stuart is not just an integral part of Parma politics. From 
her home on Harold Avenue, she has enjoyed 43 years of marriage to her 
loving husband, Joe Stuart. Together they became involved in committees 
and clubs across northeast Ohio. Her brothers, Edward and Stephen Mazur 
and sister Janice Warner along with many nieces and nephews are among 
the many family members touched by Mrs. Stuart's delightful stories and 
laughter.
  While the world changed dramatically over the course of Mrs. Stuart's 
lifetime, she believed in maintaining the traditions of her Polish 
ancestry. Mrs. Stuart contributed to the culture of Parma by joining 
the Polish Legion of American Veterans. Close friends say she welcomed 
any and every opportunity to speak her native language.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life of 
Emily Stuart; a beloved family member and friend. Over the years, her 
dedication to service brought joy to the lives of so many, including 
mine.

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