[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF CLEVELANDPEOPLE.COM

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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 to congratulate the 
developers and sponsors of ClevelandPeople.com on their recognition at 
the American Nationalities Movement's Christmas Luncheon. 
ClevelandPeople.com was selected for this honor because of the 
website's crucial role in supporting the social life and cultural 
richness of the city.
  Founded in 1959 by Ralph Perk, the American Nationalities Movement 
consists of representatives of over 50 nationalities in the Cleveland 
area that come together to celebrate their unique heritages. Each year 
during its Christmas Luncheon, it recognizes individuals and groups 
that have contributed to supporting ethnic groups and celebrating 
diversity.
  Debbie, Dan, and Pat Hanson formed ClevelandPeople.com in 2001 when 
they decided to condense information about local cultural events and 
support services onto a few web pages. Over the past nine years, it has 
grown into a social hub connecting 64 different groups and receiving 
thousands of views each day. The website's developers explain that 
supporting Cleveland's distinct ethnic communities is important not 
only for maintaining the cultural wealth of the city, but for ensuring 
its economic prosperity. Cleveland has always been strengthened by its 
diversity.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating 
ClevelandPeople.com on their recognition at the American Nationalities 
Movement's Christmas Luncheon. Their creative and spirit and their 
devotion for their community continues to support for the cultural 
diversity that makes this city great.

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