[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
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                    IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. GABOR PAPP

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 1, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mr. Gabor Papp, a man who was devoted to preserving and celebrating 
Hungarian culture and language.
  In 1915, Mr. Papp was born in Maramarossziget, Hungary. He earned his 
law degree at the University of Debrecen before moving to Cleveland 
after World War II. In 1951, Mr. Papp began working as a draftsman at 
Lucas Machine Tool Co. and Acme-Cleveland Corp.
  In 1958, Mr. Papp founded the Hungarian School at St. Emeric Catholic 
Church, serving as its principal and director for 27 years. The 
Hungarian school teaches both children and adults about Hungarian 
language and culture. He also served as an officer at the United 
Hungarian Fund, where he spearheaded philanthropic efforts for 
scholarships, disaster recovery, and many other programs. Mr. Papp was 
also a volunteer at the Senior Ethnic Find of Cleveland. As a result of 
his dedication to the community he was honored by numerous government 
officials throughout his life.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Mr. Gabor Papp, a true leader. Mr. Papp's devotion to the Hungarian 
community of Cleveland was admirable and irreplaceable. I extend my 
sincerest condolences to his wife of 64 years, Katalin; his daughters, 
Eva, Klara, Gabrielle, and Susan; and his many grandchildren, nieces, 
and nephews.

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