[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF SISTER MARY ANN FLANNERY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Sister Mary Ann 
Flannery to acknowledge her receipt of the Walks of Life award from the 
Irish American Archives Society. Sister Flannery has always been a 
valuable asset to her community and her devotion to serving others is 
praiseworthy.
  Sister Flannery grew up on the East side of Cleveland and graduated 
from Hoban-Dominican High School. After college she began teaching at 
Lumen Cordium High School and Notre Dame College. Following her time as 
a teacher she became an active member in local organizations that 
focused on social justice issues for the community. She became director 
of Parma's Jesuit Retreat House, making her the first female director 
of the oldest retreat center in the nation. In addition to her 
community involvement, she is also a consistent freelance writer. Her 
work appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer and several other 
publications.
  Prior to receiving this award, Sister Flannery also received an award 
from the Siena Heights University Alumni Association for her relentless 
efforts to improve her community, her successful tenure as a teacher 
and her concern for social issues around the globe.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the 
accomplishments of Sister Flannery. She is a valuable asset to the 
Cleveland community, and has shown that she possesses a gift for 
assisting others, no matter what their circumstances.

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