[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
National Association of Parliamentarians. I would also like to welcome 
the Robert Rocks in Cleveland biennial District Four Conference to 
Cleveland, Ohio. The district four region consists of Ohio, Illinois, 
Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada.
  The National Association of Parliamentarians advocates the studying 
and teaching of the philosophies and principles of various legislative 
bodies. The Association, based in Independence, Missouri, is currently 
entering its 80th year of existence, a monumental occasion for the 
organization.
  In addition, the current congregation of the fourth district is only 
the fourth time the conference has taken place in the state of Ohio. 
This year marks the first time that Cleveland has been chosen as the 
host city.
  The goal of this conference is to educate the public about meeting 
management and various other parliamentarian procedures. Educational 
workshops will be open to the public and the election of a new district 
director will take place.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, join me in honor of the National 
Association of Parliamentarians as they gather in Cleveland, Ohio for 
their District Four Conference. This conference is a benefit to both 
those in attendance and the community as a whole.

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