[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 100 (Tuesday, July 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
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                      HONORING FRANK KUCINICH, JR.

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2009

  Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Frank 
Kucinich, Jr., brother of Representative Dennis Kucinich, and recognize 
his service to our country and his dedication to the City of Cleveland, 
Ohio.
  Frank Kucinich, Jr. was a United States Marine Corps combat veteran 
of the Vietnam War, who was promoted to lance corporal on the 
battlefield. After leaving Vietnam, Frank continued his service in the 
Mediterranean in support of the U.S. Navy's Sixth Fleet in Europe. He 
was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 
September 1968.
  Frank Kucinich received many military awards for his service. He was 
also one of the founding members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, 
Chapter 15, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was nominated to the Ohio Veterans 
Hall of Fame.
  Frank had retired and lived at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, 
Ohio when he passed away on June 30. Frank was the beloved brother of 
Dennis, Gary, Theresa, Larry, the late Perry and the late Beth Ann.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the life 
of Frank Kucinich, Jr., and in recognizing his service to our community 
and our country. His patriotism and contributions to society serve as 
an inspiration to all of us.

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