[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MR. RONALD TAYLOR

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Ronald 
Taylor, a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, friend, entrepreneur, 
and United States Veteran, whose joyous life continues to be focused on 
family, faith, and service to community.
  Born in Wichita, Kansas on February 10, 1930, Mr. Taylor was the only 
child of parents Russell and Mildred Taylor. He moved frequently with 
his family until settling in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents taught him 
the importance of hard work, family and faith. They guided him toward a 
solid education and supported all of his athletic endeavors. While 
attending Central High School in Cleveland, Mr. Taylor excelled in 
athletics and broke Jesse Owens' high jump record. Mr. Taylor's record 
still stands today. He continues to use the experiences of his youth to 
teach and guide his own children and grandchildren.
  Mr. Taylor blazed a path of independence and achievement. He attained 
the level of Eagle Scout, only the second African American in Ohio to 
do so at the time. While attending Miami University of Ohio, he was a 
member of the U.S. Air Force ROTC. He was drafted into the U.S. Army, 
and served honorably during WWII. He later continued his studies and 
became an attorney and real estate broker. He owned several successful 
law, tax and real estate businesses in Chicago, Cleveland and Las 
Vegas. He continues to run a successful law practice, Ron Taylor & 
Associates, in Oak Park, Illinois.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Ronald Taylor, who continues to serve as a leader and the foundation 
of his family. Mr. Taylor will join this Labor Day weekend with his 
children, Kevin, Rennie, Reginald, Leah, Michael, Ron Taylor, Jr., Ron 
II, Ronnetta, and Robin; his grandchildren; and his extended family to 
celebrate faith, family and tradition. Mr. Taylor continues to be a 
source of strength and inspiration to his family and friends, and I 
wish him and the entire Taylor family continued blessings of peace and 
joy.

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