[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E468]
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            IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF FRANK D. CELEBREZZE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Frank D. Celebrezze, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, an Army 
Veteran and a former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice.
  A third-generation Italian-American, Judge Celebrezze learned early 
the importance of family, faith and service to community. From 1956 to 
1958, he served in the Ohio Senate. In 1964, he was elected to serve as 
a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court judge, a position he held until 
1972, when he was elected to the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Celebrezze 
became Chief Justice in 1978 and held that position until 1986.
  Judge Celebrezze was highly admired by those serving in the judicial 
system. He served with honor, integrity and recognition of those who 
served before him. He was a mentor and friend to numerous attorneys, 
clerks and colleagues.
  Above all else, Judge Celebrezze was a devoted husband, father and 
grandfather. He and his wife, Mary Ann, were married for 62 years. 
Together, they raised their children Rebecca ``Judith Ann'', Frank D., 
Laura, David, Jeffrey, Keith, Matthew and the late Brian and Steven. He 
was a devoted grandfather to Miranda, Christina, Nicole, Keith Jr., 
Daniel, Ashley, Jessica, Jaime and Adam.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembrance of the 
Honorable Judge Frank D. Celebrezze. His legacy as a jurist and as a 
man will not be forgotten.

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