[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF JEROME P. STANO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Mr. Jerome 
P. Stano, a former Parma Councilman, Ohio State Representative and Ohio 
State Senator.
  Mr. Stano was born in Cleveland on September 30, 1932. He graduated 
from Cleveland's Benedictine High School and later attended Benedictine 
Illinois College. During the Korean War, Mr. Stano bravely served our 
country as a member of the U.S. Air Force.
  Mr. Stano began his career in politics as a councilman for Parma's 
Ward 2. He was elected to the Ohio General Assembly as a State 
Representative and on January 3, 1974, Mr. Stano began his tenure as an 
Ohio State Senator. He served the citizens of the 24th District 
faithfully, working on issues such as medical care for the elderly, 
until December 31, 1980.
  Mr. Stano worked tirelessly on behalf of the residents of Parma, Ohio 
and was an active member of the community following his career in 
politics. He is credited with founding Parma's Pee Wee Football 
program. Mr. Stano was also an active member of the Parma Elks Lodge, 
the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Due to his commitment 
to the citizens of Parma, one of the city's parks on Gerald Avenue, has 
been named in his honor.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in remembrance of Mr. 
Jerome P. Stano. I offer my condolences to his wife of 57 years, Klara; 
his children, Paul, Elaine, Diane and Kathy; and his grandchildren 
Christian, Bretton, Douglas, David and Grant.

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