[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF MARGARET L. RAPP

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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 and remembrance of 
Margaret L. Rapp, devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to 
many. Mrs. Rapp was also a community activist with a lifelong 
dedication to making our community a better place.
  Mrs. Rapp's life was framed by family and community. She was the 
devoted mother of Kathleen, Renee and Kurt, and the devoted mother-in-
law of Jose and Deborah. She was also the adored grandmother of Conor, 
Erin, Kelly and Eric. She was very close to, and was an active 
participant in, the lives and special events of her children and 
grandchildren. They were a great source of strength and mirth for her. 
Mrs. Rapp was also a lifelong community activist who was involved in 
several causes and issues that served to improve our entire community.
  Mrs. Rapp was known for her ardent opinions, kindness and good sense 
of humor. She served as a dedicated employee of the city of Parma for 
more than 20 years and was an unwavering volunteer and leader within 
the local political scene. She also served as a longtime precinct 
committeewoman for the Democratic Party and regularly wrote her elected 
representatives regarding her opinion on many issues that concerned 
her. Always inquisitive, Mrs. Rapp was an avid reader who was well-
informed on issues affecting our community and our country. She was 
also passionate about genealogy and successfully traced and recorded 
her Irish, Welsh, German and French ancestry back hundreds of years.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and memory of 
Mrs. Margaret L. Rapp, whose energetic spirit, service to others and 
joy for living reflected throughout her life. I extend my deepest 
condolences to her children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-
law, nieces, nephews and many friends. The love she extended to her 
family, friends and to our community will be remembered and treasured.

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