[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN REMEMBRANCE OF DOLORES ``DEE'' BENSON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance and honor of 
Dolores ``Dee'' Benson, a beloved figure in Cleveland area politics and 
a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
  Dee was born in 1925 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where she spent most 
of her early life. She was an exceptional student at Altoona High 
School, and had a special gift for foreign languages and science. She 
was offered a full tuition scholarship to Penn State University, but 
chose to go to work instead. She married Bud in 1947 and they moved to 
Cleveland to raise their seven children, Robert, Patrick, Jacqueline, 
Mary, Elizabeth, Denise, and Christine. She will also be dearly missed 
by her eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
  Dee was incredibly active in her Cleveland neighborhood, serving as 
President of the Southwest Military Moms; President, Treasurer, and 
Secretary of Parma Women's Democratic Club; Precinct Committeewoman and 
Democratic Ward Leader for the community of Seven Hills; and a founding 
member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish; just to name a few of her many 
accomplishments and activities.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory 
of Dee Benson, a much-loved activist whose contributions to her 
community will continue to uphold her legacy.

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