[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MR. ANTHONY ZIELINSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mr. Anthony Zielinski, devoted and much-loved father, son, brother and 
friend, whose public service continues to raise the Parma community 
onto a platform of strength, viability, unity and opportunity.
  Mr. Zielinski grew up in the City of Parma and continues to call 
Parma his home. He attended Parma public schools and graduated from 
Cleveland State University with advanced degrees. His public service 
reflects integrity, expertise, dedication and most importantly, it 
consistently reflects heart, compassion and sincere concern regarding 
the needs of others.
  Because of his vision and leadership, Parma has resources and 
opportunities for residents of all ages. Mr. Zielinski served as 
councilman in Parma's Ward 8 neighborhood for nearly 8 years. As 
councilman, he served as Majority Leader and Finance Chairman, working 
energetically on behalf of residents and creating strong partnerships 
between the public and private sectors. He served on the City of 
Parma's Zoning Board of Appeals, and was appointed to the position of 
Treasurer of the City of Parma in 2005, and elected to serve another 
term in 2009.
  His outstanding work as Treasurer is framed by integrity, expertise 
and dedication to protecting the public trust by making wise 
investments to obtain the highest return on taxpayers dollars. In 
addition, Mr. Zielinski has a rare ability to bring people and 
departments together--unifying the community for the common good--with 
a special commitment to the children of Parma. He led several student-
government programs, and was instrumental in organizing the Leadership 
for Tomorrow Program, which allows every fifth grade student to 
experience, in person, the workings of city government. Though humble, 
Mr. Zielinski's volunteer efforts have been noticed by others. He was 
named the Parma Democrat of the Year; and was honored as the Pride 
Award Recipient by the Parma Chamber of Commerce.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of my friend, 
Mr. Anthony Zielinski. Mr. Zielinski's work and approach to city 
government continues to create strong bonds between residents and city 
hall. He is a role model as a man, a father, a son, and a friend. It is 
Mr. Zielinski's warmth, heart, honesty and willingness to help others 
that enriches and strengthens the lives of all us--his family and 
friends in Parma, Ohio and throughout our community.

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