[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 148 (Monday, November 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF GEORGE S. POFOK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
George S. Pofok, former Commissioner of Cleveland Public Power, CPP, as 
they rename the Holton Road Substation after him.
  The new substation is part of CPP's $66 million expansion project. 
The project helps CPP fulfill its commitment to provide electricity to 
City of Cleveland residents and businesses in the most cost-efficient 
and energy-efficient manner. Cleveland Public Power is one of the few 
remaining publicly-owned utility companies in the nation.
  During my tenure as Mayor of the City of Cleveland, Mr. Pofok served 
as the Commissioner of CPP and we worked together to fight maneuvers by 
the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company to force the city to sell 
CPP. Today, CPP remains viable with a bright future. Mr. Pofok played a 
vital role in its survival. At CPP, he left behind a reputation of 
dedication to providing the best service and rates to customers, while 
keeping costs down and utilizing cutting edge technology.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor of George S. Pofok, former 
Commissioner of Cleveland Public Power on the occasion that CPP has 
announced they will officially rename the Holton Road Substation in his 
honor. His many years of dedicated service as Commissioner of CPP 
continue to strengthen the economic base of our entire Cleveland 
community.

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