[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 HISPANIC HERITAGE HONOREE, MANUEL ACTA, 
                    MANAGER OF THE CLEVELAND INDIANS

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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 recognition of the 
Hispanic Heritage honoree of 2010, Manuel ``Manny'' Acta, Manager of 
the Cleveland Indians and keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies at 
Cleveland's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
  Manuel Elias Acta was born on January 11, 1969 in San Pedro de 
Macoris, Dominican Republic. His career in Major League Baseball began 
at the young age of 17 when he was signed by the Houston Astros as a 
first baseman. Also a talented outfielder, he played with the Astros 
organization for six years and then began his coaching career. Before 
signing to manage the Cleveland Indians in 2009, he was manager of the 
Washington Nationals. He also managed the Tigris del Licy of the 
Dominican Winter League, leading them to victory in the 2003 Caribbean 
Series. He has also worked for the New York Mets and the Montreal Expos 
as third base coach.
  Beyond his successful career in professional baseball, the foundation 
of his life continues to be his family, faith and community. A devoted 
husband and father to two daughters, Mr. Acta and his wife Cindy 
continue to volunteer their time and efforts in reaching out to the 
children of our Cleveland community and to the people of his Dominican 
homeland. Mr. and Mrs. Acta founded the ImpACTA kids Foundation, which 
provides children with opportunities to achieve their dreams through 
college scholarships and outreach programs. ImpACTA has also funded and 
organized the development of an athletic/education facility for youth 
in Consuelo, Dominican Republic.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the 
2010 Hispanic Heritage honoree, Manuel ``Manny'' Acta. Mr. Acta's 
integrity, professionalism and willingness to help others in need, 
especially our children, continues to make a positive impact within the 
lives of children from Cleveland, Ohio to Consuelo, Dominican Republic.

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