[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. TYRONE ``HAWK'' HAWKINS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and memory of Tyrone 
``Hawk'' Hawkins, who worked for over two decades at the Parmadale 
Institute, a facility that provides a modern, safe, and secure 
residential and behavioral health treatment environment for 
adolescents.
  Mr. Hawkins was born on April 21, 1952 as the fourth child to Thomas 
and Ethel Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated 
from John F. Kennedy High School in 1971. In 1976, he earned a degree 
in Social Work from Cleveland State University.
  Mr. Hawkins had a passion for working with children, which led him to 
begin a career at Hillcrest School in Cincinnati. In 1990, Mr. Hawkins 
began working at the Parmadale Institute, helping thousands of children 
with their behavioral health needs. Mr. Hawkins' compassion and 
understanding were a constant at Parmadale, where he often stayed long 
past closing time talking to the children and staff.
  I offer my most sincere condolences to his wife, Jacqueline; 
daughter, Tanisha; and his grandchildren. Mr. Hawkins will be dearly 
missed by his family and friends, especially the staff and children of 
Parmadale.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Tyrone 
Hawkins, who served the children of his community with love and 
devotion.

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