[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2335]
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                      IN HONOR OF WEST SIDE MARKET

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Cleveland's 
West Side Market on the occasion of its 96th anniversary, and in 
recognition of it being named one of the Top Ten Great Public Spaces 
for 2008 by the American Planning Association.
  The Cleveland West Side Market was built by the City of Cleveland 
from 1907 to 1912 and has since been a cultural landmark through which 
all of Cleveland's diverse ethnic communities can share their culture 
and food. Throughout the year, over 100 vendors sell fresh, locally 
produced goods--including fresh seafood, meats and baked goods--at this 
unique fresh food market located on the corner of West 25th Street and 
Lorain Avenue. Customers from all over the Greater Cleveland Area come 
to enjoy a variety of local produce and traditional European, South 
American and Middle Eastern food among local retail shops, restaurants 
and apartment buildings. The West Side Market has long been an anchor 
of community in Cleveland--with vendors boasting stands that have been 
in their families for generations.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the West 
Side Market in Cleveland, Ohio on the occasion of its 96th anniversary 
and in recognition of its inclusion in the American Planning 
Association's Top Ten Great Public Spaces for 2008.

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