[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1819]
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                IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF ROBERT WOODWORTH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in admiration and remembrance 
of my cherished friend, Robert T. Woodworth--devoted father, 
grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, United States veteran and long-
time community activist.
  Mr. Woodworth was born in Cleveland to loving parents. His father 
drove streetcars in the city and his mother was a loving housewife. 
With extended family nearby, he learned early on the significance of 
family and community.
  As a young adult, Mr. Woodworth enlisted in the United States Air 
Force, giving him the opportunity to travel the world. The languages he 
learned and friends that he made never left him, transcending time and 
distance. He spoke fluent German, Spanish and French and always 
remained closely connected to friends living in faraway lands.
  Mr. Woodworth's warm demeanor and quick smile easily drew others to 
him. His unwavering belief in community service and volunteerism was 
illuminated throughout Cleveland's Westside, especially within our 
democratic process, where his grassroots involvement constantly 
affected our neighborhoods in a positive way. His leadership and 
diligence had been key in several political races, including his role 
as campaign manager for then council candidate Nelson Cintron. 
Councilman Cintron became the first Hispanic councilman in Cleveland's 
history. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Woodworth in his role 
as a Ward 14 and precinct leader. He also played an active role in my 
first election to Congress in 1996 and in my subsequent reelection 
campaigns.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition, gratitude 
and celebration of Robert T. Woodworth, for his civic activism that 
uplifted our entire Westside Cleveland community. His unwavering 
commitment to his family, friends and community, enriched and inspired 
all throughout our Cleveland community and far beyond.

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