[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 60 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF EARTHFEST 2012

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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 and recognition of 
the Earth Day Coalition of Cleveland, as they celebrate EarthFest 2012 
on April 22, 2012--a date that also commemorates the 23rd annual 
celebration of EarthFest in Cleveland, Ohio.
  Cleveland's Earth Day Coalition was formed in 1990 to celebrate the 
twentieth anniversary of Earth Day in Ohio. EarthFest is now Ohio's 
largest environmental educational event and the longest running Earth 
Day celebration in the nation. I stand in recognition of the staff and 
volunteers of the Earth Day Coalition for all their effort and 
dedication in creating such an innovative, exciting and educational 
event for the Greater Cleveland community to enjoy. This year, 
EarthFest's theme is ``Year of Local and Sustainable Food.'' Over 175 
environmental exhibits are expected from environmental and community 
organizations, government entities and businesses. EarthFest is just 
one of Earth Day Coalition's many nationally-recognized programs and 
promises once again to be a significant aspect of the world celebration 
of Earth Day.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the staff, volunteers, and members of the Earth Day Coalition as we 
celebrate EarthFest 2012 on April 22, 2012 at the Cleveland Metroparks 
Zoo and The RainForest. EarthFest 2012 promises to educate, inspire and 
motivate all of us to join together as a community and work toward a 
more healthy Earth for future generations.

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