[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
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              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD J. ZUNT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 13, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mr. Richard J. ``Dick'' Zunt, dedicated father, uncle, journalist and 
friend, whose amazing life reflected love for family, community and 
journalistic excellence. As a high school sports beat reporter, he 
consistently captured the energy, action and emotion of games played 
throughout Greater Cleveland. From amazing triumphs, to shocking 
defeats, to predictable endings, Mr. Zunt's reporting was always 
accurate, compassionate, and respectful--and held the interest and 
imagination of tens of thousands of readers.
  Though a talented reporter, it was Mr. Zunt's kind demeanor, great 
sense of humor and generous heart that drew others to him. He lived his 
life by the Golden Rule, reaching out to help wherever needed. He grew 
up in Cleveland, instilled with values of hard work, service to 
community and an unmistakable joy for life. A talented athlete himself, 
Mr. Zunt ran track at St. Ignatius High School, graduating in 1950. As 
a student reporter at John Carroll University, Mr. Zunt began honing 
his journalistic skills as a reporter for the university paper, the 
``Carroll News.'' He graduated from John Carroll in 1955, then served 
two years in the United States Navy. In 1957, following his military 
service, Mr. Zunt joined The Plain Dealer, where he worked as a sports 
reporter, with an emphasis on high school sports, until his retirement 
in 2001.
  Throughout his tenure at The Plain Dealer, Mr. Zunt made countless 
friends, many of whom remained close friends throughout his life. His 
honest approach, unwavering integrity and caring nature forged life-
long bonds of trust, friendship and admiration with coaches, players, 
school administrators and colleagues. He was very active in the 
community, serving on several community, press and educational boards--
and was an active alumnus of St. Ignatius High School. Though not 
impressed with awards and accolades, Mr. Zunt's many achievements were 
publicly recognized. He was inducted to the St. Ignatius Hall of Fame, 
the Greater Cleveland Softball Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland Press 
Club Hall of Fame.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor and remembrance of Mr. Richard 
J. ``Dick'' Zunt, whose love for family and friends, service to 
community and joy for living will be remembered always. I offer my 
deepest condolences to his loving children, Mary ``Cal,'' Monica, 
Sarah, and Richard J. Jr.; to his daughters-in-law, Brooke and Ethel; 
to his sons-in-law, Mike and Ruben; to his brothers, J. Raymond and 
Robert; to his sister Mary; to his dear companion, Doris; and to all 
his extended family members and numerous friends. Mr. Zunt's life--
defined by kindness, joy, talent and a compassionate heart--will 
forever live in the minds and hearts of his family, friends and all 
whom knew and loved him well--and he will never be forgotten.

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