[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF CLARENCE HARPER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Clarence 
Dominic Harper and in honor of his commitment to family, community, and 
country.
  Clarence spent his entire life devoted to his community. In 1930 he 
was born in Richfield, Ohio, where he would remain and serve for the 
rest of his life. He left a profound mark on those with whom he lived. 
The denizens of Richfield will remember Clarence fondly due to his 
constant support and devotion to the community. Clarence had a great 
admiration for the natural beauty of Ohio. In fact, during his life he 
became a self-taught expert on animals native to Northeast Ohio.
  Clarence also possessed a strong, vital love for his country. In 
fact, this Nation will forever be in debt to the years he devoted to 
serving his Nation during the Korean War.
  Most importantly, Clarence was a family man. He spent 55 years of his 
life with his loving wife Helene. He was an active role model for his 
children, Stacy, Gregory, and Mary, for whom he was always a loving and 
caring father.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering Clarence 
Dominic Harper whose legacy of commitment towards community, country 
and family is an inspiration. I extend my sincere condolences to his 
wife, his three children and three grandchildren.

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