[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2113-E2114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE BRING BACK THE 70'S STREET CLUB

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Bring 
Back the 70's Street Club (BB70), a community improvement organization, 
located in Cleveland, Ohio.
  The story of BB70's inception is an inspiring one. Concerned 
Cleveland residents, on March 10, 2004, decided to gather and discuss 
their vision for a safer, more secure, and more beautiful Cleveland. 
Since its first event, the ``Spring Clean Up,'' the social 
entrepreneurs who founded BB70 have demonstrated an admirable 
commitment to northeast Ohio. BB70 accomplishments include instituting 
a community gardening project, creating a drug-free zone, posting 
security cameras and surveillance equipment, demolishing

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burned buildings, hosting an out of school bash, and starting a mural 
youth project.
  A multitude of organizations and residents, through BB70, continue to 
work towards developing the Cleveland community and improving civic 
engagement. Local merchants, banks, companies, schools, law enforcement 
officers, and other organizations have welcomed and aided the BB70 
cause as their success is dependent on BB70's mission.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the great 
accomplishments of the Bring Back the 70's Street Club in its mission 
to improve their communities for current and future Cleveland 
residents.

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