[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2320]
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                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE SOLOMONOFF

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
George Solomonoff. For 50 years, he was an admirable spokesman for 
peace and justice.
  As a young man growing up in Cleveland, George was fascinated by the 
world around him and learned all he could, with a particular interest 
in Eastern philosophies. This interest would be a great influence in 
how he led his life, including his views on social justice. Shortly 
after graduating high school, he joined the Army as a radio operator in 
Europe, participating in various U.S. campaigns during World War II. 
These experiences would greatly contribute to his decision to work 
toward peace.
  Most recently, George was an active member in many peace and justice 
groups, including the InterReligious Task Force, Cleveland Peace 
Action, Veterans for Peace, and Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice. 
As a member of the InterReligious Task Force, he organized the annual 
Cleveland protest against the School of the Americas. He was a constant 
presence on issues of peace and social justice in the greater Cleveland 
community, and was an ardent supporter of my legislation to create a 
Cabinet-level Department of Peace. He is survived by his sons, Dave and 
Alex; his daughter Nicole; and his brother Raymond. He will be greatly 
missed by all who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing him.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering the life 
of George Solomonoff. May he rest in peace, and may his desire for a 
better world and a better future for humanity live on in all of us.

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