[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 7 (Thursday, January 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E47]
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                IN REMEMBRANCE OF ZORA McARTHUR MEISSNER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Zora 
McArthur Meissner, and to celebrate her life of service to others and 
her community.
  As a young woman in Alabama, Zora devoted herself to the civil rights 
movement as she registered young black voters, fought for the 
desegregation of schools, and demanded equality in the workplace.
  After moving to Cleveland, Zora earned her bachelor's and master's 
degrees from John Carroll University while raising her children. Her 
spirit for advocacy and empowerment led her to a number of jobs working 
with the most vulnerable populations in Cleveland. Zora's compassion 
embraced everyone she encountered, and her desire to make the world and 
Cleveland a better place never waned. She had a genuine desire to help 
people, and relished the time she spent with clients.
  Zora is celebrated in life by her beloved husband of 37 years, 
Joseph; and her children Betina, Chiquita, and Paul.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering and 
honoring Zora McArthur Meissner, for a rich life spent dedicated to her 
family and her community. May her strength and spirit live on in us 
all.

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