[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 98 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1619]
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                      IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOMAS RAE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Thomas 
Rae and in recognition of his dedication to his family and country.
  Thomas was born on March 2, 1930 in Cleveland Ohio as one of five 
siblings. Upon graduating from high school, Thomas joined and served in 
the United States Army for three years before being honorably 
discharged. After returning to Ohio, he married Mildred Dziak, and they 
had four daughters who were raised in Strongsville, Ohio. While raising 
a family, Thomas worked as an inspector for Terex General Motors and 
later as a supervisor at NASA. Thomas enjoyed his later years in the 
company of his children and their families. He was fortunate enough to 
spend time with all thirteen of his grandchildren and especially 
enjoyed watching them participate in sports. Thomas also took pleasure 
in the outdoors, playing golf, and handy-work after retirement.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembrance of Thomas 
Rae, who lived his life with the enduring support of his family and in 
recognition to his dedicated service to our country. I offer my deepest 
sympathies to his wife, Mildred; children, Denise Kucinich, Karen 
Vraja, Arleen Miciunas and Cheryl Vanderwyst; and grandchildren, Gary, 
Matt, Ryan and Michael Kucinich, Amanda, Samantha and Tommy Vraja, 
Lukas, Alyssa and Alec Miciunas, Lindsey, David and Nicole Vanderwyst.

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