[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 106 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1340]
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       IN RECOGNITION OF BUNA VESTIRE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 15, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Buna 
Vestire Romanian Orthodox Cathedral as it celebrates 75 years of 
service to the Cleveland orthodox community this September.
   The original Buna Vestire Orthodox Cathedral was founded on 
September 2, 1936 on Detroit Avenue in Cleveland. Since then, the 
church has relocated several times and today it is located on Wooster 
Road in Rocky River. Throughout the past 75 years the congregation has 
been deeply involved in the community. Parishioners have organized 
festivals, picnics, and bake sales to help promote and celebrate 
Romanian culture and traditions including traditional food and Romanian 
folk dance. Since its inception, the Church has celebrated both its 
Orthodox traditions and Romanian heritage. Additionally, the Church and 
its priests have actively promoted a ``good Faith relationship'' 
amongst pastors and communities of other denominations.
   On September 10 and 11, 2011, Buna Vestire Romanian Orthodox 
Cathedral will celebrate its 75th anniversary of service to the 
orthodox community of the greater Cleveland area. Recently, the church 
has experienced an increase in attendance and has plans to build a new 
church and Romanian Cultural Center in Olmsted Township. The Church 
intends to continue to promote and enhance their mission amongst the 
community.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Buna Vestire 
Romanian Orthodox Church as it celebrates 75 years of service. I extend 
my sincere congratulations to all members of the Buna Vestire 
congregation.

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