[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 3, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E140-E141]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF ANN KILBANE WING

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Ann Kilbane Wing, beloved wife of the late George C. Wing; and 
cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. 
Mrs. Kilbane Wing's life centered around her family, faith and her 
community.
  Mrs. Kilbane Wing was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. Shortly after 
WWII, she married the love of her life, George Wing. Together, they 
raised their son, Patrick J. Wing. In 1948, the same year Patrick was 
born, Mrs. Kilbane Wing became a member of the Federated Democratic 
Women of Ohio. She was a life-long member, and served as President. 
Mrs. Kilbane Wing also served as member and President of the VFW Ladies 
Auxiliary 7th District. Her involvement in politics, particularly in 
the Democratic Party, extended from Greater Cleveland to throughout the 
State of Ohio, where she held several key political positions. Mrs. 
Kilbane Wing was elected as a member of the State Democratic Central 
Committee, representing the 23rd District of Ohio and also served as a 
Cuyahoga County Democratic Executive Committee Member and Democratic 
Precinct Committeeperson. She also held the role of Parma Heights 
Democratic Club City Leader for more than fifty years.
  Mrs. Kilbane Wing brought energy, warmth, integrity and a great sense 
of humor to all of her endeavors. She was a devoted wife and mother, a 
passionate volunteer, and a dedicated employee. For ten years, she 
worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer at St. Ignatius 
High School. She also worked at the IRS for nearly ten years, and 
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many years at the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office. Her keen business 
sense, strong interpersonal skills and unwavering work ethic was noted 
by many. She was appointed by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners to the 
position of Business Manager for Cuyahoga County Social Services. In 
addition, her Catholic faith was a life-long source of strength and 
comfort. She was an active member and volunteer at Holy Family Parish 
for more than sixty years.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join with me to honor and 
remember Ann Kilbane Wing, whose joyous life, dedication to family, 
faith and community, will always be cherished. I honor the memory of 
her husband, the late George Wing; and I offer my deepest condolences 
to her son, Patrick J.; to her granddaughter, Trini; to her great-
grandchildren, Hayley, Aaron, Chloe and Joseph; and to her extended 
family members and many friends. Those who know her will remember her 
love for family, her commitment to community, and her warm smile and 
compassionate heart.

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