[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E42-E43]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN REMEMBRANCE OF KATHLEEN ``KATIE'' DEVRING

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Kathleen ``Katie'' Devring who dedicated her life to those in need.
  Katie was the second child of John and Margaret Devring and grew up 
on Cleveland's West side. She attended St. Rose Elementary School and 
began high school at St. Peter's.

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She graduated from West Tech High School in 1966.
  Throughout her life Katie was known as a compassionate soul that 
dedicated her life to those less fortunate. She worked tirelessly as a 
case worker for the Cuyahoga County Welfare Department for 25 years.
  In addition to her work, Katie was a longtime volunteer and advocate 
for the LGBT community. She worked with the Northern Ohio CoDA 
Intergroup (NOCI) for decades arranging events and fundraisers to 
benefit the marginalized and disenfranchised of Northeast Ohio.
  I offer my condolences to her brothers, John, Bill (Margie), Eddie 
and Marty (Mary); as well as her nieces, nephews and many friends.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory of 
Kathleen ``Katie'' Devring.

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