[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1708-E1709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF JAMES M. ANDREWS, SR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
James M. Andrews, Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, veteran 
and protector of the people of the City of Cleveland as a firefighter 
for thirty years.
  Mr. Andrews joined the Cleveland Fire Department on July 1, 1960. He 
was committed to the safety and wellbeing of Cleveland residents as 
well as his fellow firefighters. He was a thirty-year member of the 
Cleveland Firefighters Union, Local 93 and served on the Executive 
Board from 1970 to 1990. He served as Secretary from 1970 to 1979, as 
President from 1980 to 1989 and was named President Emeritus in 1990.
  In addition to his devotion to serving our community, Mr. Andrews' 
devotion to family was unconditional. He was the beloved husband of 
Joan and loving father of Anne, James Jr., Katherine, Joseph and Ellen. 
He was the cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Elizabeth, Emily, Mary, 
James III, Angela, Claire, Joseph and Nicholas and father-in-law of 
Terrance, Mary Brigid, Robert and Stephen. He was also the beloved 
brother of Sister Mary Ann and uncle, friend and mentor to many.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of firefighter James M. Andrews, Sr. Mr. Andrews served our community 
and our nation with commitment and excellence. Mr. Andrews lived his

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life with great love and devotion to his family and his service has 
made our community a better place for all residents.

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