[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 10, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
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                      IN HONOR OF FRANK H. GAUTHAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Frank H. 
Gauthan of Cleveland, Ohio, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday 
on May 14. Mr. Gauthan bravely served his country and the citizens of 
Cleveland with honor and distinction.
  Mr. Gauthan began his life of public service as a member of the 5th 
Division of the Marine Corps during World War II. Stationed in the 
South Pacific, he fought in the battles of Iwo Jima and Guam.
  Following the war, Mr. Gauthan served with the Cleveland Police 
Department for 31 years. He was promoted to the rank of detective, and 
served in the narcotics division of the Cleveland Police Department. As 
an experienced narcotics officer, he was crucial in the establishment 
of the narcotics department of the Cuyahoga County Sherriff's 
Department. Mr. Gauthan played a crucial role in the development of a 
new county-wide office to aid in the fight against narcotics.
  Mr. Gauthan is an active member of the Retired Irish Police Society 
(RIPS), Westside Irish American Club, and Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Chapter 1079. He also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and has been an 
active volunteer with the Democratic Party. In addition, Mr. Gauthan is 
an avid golfer and bowler, and has garnered many awards and trophies 
throughout the years.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in wishing Mr. Frank H. 
Gauthan a very happy 90th birthday.

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