[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 28 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E331]
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                       IN HONOR OF RICHARD CLARK

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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 and recognition of 
Richard Clark to acknowledge his receipt of the Walks of Life award 
from the Irish American Archives Society. Richard has been of immense 
value to the community and his achievements are certainly praiseworthy.
  Mr. Clark's time spent as the principal of St. Ignatius High School 
marked an era of vast improvements to the school. Attendance rose 
annually by 300 students under his leadership. During his twelve years 
as principal, St. Ignatius reaped the benefits of a new intramural gym, 
a new 400 seat place of worship and a complete remodeling of its 
classrooms.
  After leaving St. Ignatius High School, Richard founded an entirely 
new high school in Cleveland, Saint Martin de Porres. The mission of 
this school is ``to transform urban Cleveland one student at a time.'' 
Richard can be proud of his many accomplishments. Of the 190 students 
who graduated from St. Martin de Porres, all were accepted into 
college.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, Cleveland is proud to have such a 
motivated and good-willed individual giving back to the community. 
Richard's accomplishments have improved the lives of hundreds of young 
individuals seeking education and opportunity.

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