[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 111 (Thursday, July 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT E. SWEENEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of 
Congressman Robert E. Sweeney, whose tenacious pursuit of peace, 
justice and equality reached not only Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, but 
around the world.
  As a Member of Congress, Robert supported the Voting Rights Act and 
fought to eliminate the social problems that plagued our country. As a 
county commissioner, he was instrumental in creating Cuyahoga County's 
public defender office, and helped to develop Playhouse Square into one 
of the largest entertainment districts in the Nation.
  As a litigator, Robert fiercely defended the public health and 
safety, and ensured that all people were treated equally. He was one of 
the first lawyers in the Nation to uncover the asbestos problem. He 
also became an outspoken advocate for peace in Northern Ireland, and 
was responsible for pushing the issue into the national spotlight.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering 
Congressman Robert E. Sweeney for his career in public service. Robert 
was a dear friend whose humor and personality touched thousands of 
lives. May his dedication to creating a more vibrant Northeast Ohio and 
a more peaceful world serve as an example to us all.

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