[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 47 (Monday, April 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
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                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF ARCHIE CATAVOLOS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Archie Catavolos, an outstanding individual who devoted himself 
completely to his country and community.
  Archie was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In the early years of 
his life, he developed a passion for sports. He played football, 
baseball and he wrestled for John Hay High School. After high school, 
the Second World War began and Archie decided it was his duty to serve 
his beloved country. He originally joined the U.S. Navy, and was 
eventually shipped out as a corpsman with the 7th Marines, Second 
Platoon, Fox Company. For his service and devotion to his country he 
became a decorated serviceman. He received a U.S. Silver Star and two 
Purple Hearts for the valiant courage he displayed during the battles 
of Pelelieu and Okinawa.
  After the war, he decided to serve his community by becoming a 
Cleveland Policeman. Throughout his 30 years on the force, he worked as 
a patrol man, a detective hunting down organized crime, and an upholder 
of morals on the City Smut squad. He was chosen to protect President 
John F. Kennedy when he came to Cleveland in the 1960s. Upon his 
retirement from the Cleveland Police Department, Archie was appointed 
to lead security for the Cleveland School System's desegregation 
superintendent. He served with the city's school system for 15 years.
  Furthermore, Archie was a proud Mason. His local lodge was the John 
W. Barkley Lodge 621 of F.&.A.M. It was a proud honor that he shared 
with his four brothers, Michael, Peter, Louis and Pete.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembering the life 
and times of a truly remarkable individual. Archie will always be 
remembered for his devotion to both country and community.

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