[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF GUERINO AND CAROLYN RIPEPI'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Guerino and 
Carolyn Ripepi to acknowledge their 60th anniversary.
  Guerino and Carolyn were married on May 5, 1951 at St. Paul's 
Croatian Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the course of their lives 
together Guerino and Carolyn raised four children in Parma and later 
North Royalton, Ohio. The couple takes great pride in the 
accomplishments of their seven grandchildren.
  The Ripepi's were active members of the Northeast Ohio community. 
Guerino was a member of the Brooklyn-Parma Knights of Columbus and 
Parma Elks Lodge. Carolyn was involved with her children's lives as a 
Cub Scout Pack leader and was awarded a Marian Award by the Girl 
Scouts. Carolyn also belonged to the Ridgewood Lanes women's league.
  After a career with Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Parma City Schools, 
respectively, Guerino and Carolyn retired to the Timber Pines 
Retirement Community in Spring Hill, Florida. They continue to be 
active, participating in such activities as golf, bocce and billiards.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring the long and 
happy life that Guerino and Carolyn continue to enjoy together.

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