[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E584]
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                         IN HONOR OF VERA HALL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Vera Hall on the 
occasion of her 90th birthday. Vera is an exceptional individual and a 
longtime citizen-activist.
  Vera was born and raised on a farm in Austinburg, Ohio. From an early 
age, she was interested not only in organic gardening, but also in 
politics and the arts; she especially enjoys attending performances of 
the Cleveland Orchestra. She graduated from Austinburg High School in 
1939 and went on to attend The Ohio State University for two years, 
before U.S. involvement in World War I granted her the opportunity to 
go to radio school. She worked as a radio operator for 18 years. She 
also worked as a teletype operator in the airline industry, and 
eventually became a supervisor. She was actively involved in the 
Communication Workers of America, and served as its treasurer.
  Vera has also actively fought for social justice issues for many 
years. During the Vietnam War, she joined Women Speak Out for Peace and 
Justice, and served as their treasurer for 25 years. Her peace activism 
continues to this day; every weekend, she goes to the West Side Market 
to demonstrate against war. She is also active in the Single-Payer 
Action Network, the Western Reserve Alliance, Women for Racial and 
Economic Equality, United Farm Workers, and the Cleveland Indoor Garden 
Society. Vera is a proud single mother, a lover of music and the arts, 
and an avid traveler.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor of Vera Hall on 
her 90th Birthday. I extend my warm wishes to her on this special day.

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