[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2126]
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                       IN HONOR OF ALEX MACHASKEE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Alex 
Machaskee of Warren, Ohio on the occasion of his being honored by the 
American Nationalities Movement, and for his lifetime of service, 
commitment, and dedication to the greater Cleveland community.
  Mr. Machaskee graduated from Cleveland State University with a 
bachelor's degree in marketing. He worked at the Warren Tribune before 
joining the Plain Dealer in 1960. He moved up the ranks, becoming 
Publisher and President in 1990. In this position he initiated a large 
expansion program, in which the Plain Dealer improved the quality of 
its service by investing in a new facility, a redesigned distribution 
system, and expanded coverage of local news. He retired in 2006, 
capping a 46-year career at the Plain Dealer.
  As a result of his prolific career in journalism, Mr. Machaskee has 
been recognized by many local organizations and institutions. He has 
received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Cleveland State 
University, the University of Akron, and Heidelberg College. Some of 
his honors and awards include the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the 
National Ethnic Coalition Organization, the Whitney M. Young 
Humanitarian Award from the Urban League of Cleveland, and the 
Nonprofit Board Executive of the Year Award from the World Trade Center 
Cleveland. He has also been inducted into the Northeast Ohio Business 
and Cleveland Journalism Halls of Fame.
  In a further demonstration of his dedication and commitment to the 
Cleveland community, Mr. Machaskee has been welcomed into the boards of 
many local nonprofit organizations. Some of the cultural institutions 
whose boards he joined include the Musical Arts Association of the 
Cleveland Orchestra, the International Orthodox Christian Charities, 
the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, 
the Cleveland Opera, and United Way Services.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of Alex 
Machaskee for his decades of commitment and service to the greater 
Cleveland area. His leadership of the Plain Dealer and his efforts in 
greater Cleveland area nonprofit organizations demonstrate the strength 
of his character and the dedication he feels to his community. I 
commend Mr. Machaskee and wish him success in his future efforts.

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