[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
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                      IN HONOR OF MR. JIM SCHLECHT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Jim Schlecht, 
who is being recognized for his work serving the homeless.
  Born and raised in Euclid, Ohio, Jim has been a lifelong Cleveland 
area resident. While attending Cleveland State University, he and a 
group of progressive Catholics joined together at Merton Community's 
Houses of Hospitality in Cleveland's Near West Side neighborhood to 
begin serving the community's less fortunate.
  Throughout the years, Jim has become one of Ohio City's most well-
known residents. He has worked to establish health centers, schools, 
book stores, social service agencies and community organizations, such 
as Near West Neighbors in Action, which cater to the homeless. He has 
also worked at the Rose Mary Center, West Side Community House, West 
Side Catholic Center and currently, Care Alliance.
  Because of his relentless work to support those in need, today, at 
the Bishop Cosgrove Center, the Cleveland Tenants Organization and the 
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless are coming together to honor 
his lifetime of service.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating Mr. Jim 
Schlecht. His faith has guided him into a life of service which is 
unparalleled.

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