[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 99 (Thursday, June 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1171]
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           IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND CITY COUNCILWOMAN DONA BRADY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Cleveland City 
Councilwoman Dona Brady, who has admirably served the residents of Ward 
17 since 1997.
  Born and raised in Cleveland, Councilwoman Brady has been a leader in 
the Greater Cleveland community for years. She attended Cleveland State 
University Levin College of Urban Affairs where she earned her Bachelor 
of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Urban Studies with a major in 
neighborhood revitalization. She is also a graduate of CSU's Leadership 
Academy.
  Before she was elected to Cleveland City Council, Brady worked for 
the Office of Cuyahoga County Prosecutor William D. Mason, Judge 
Raymond L. Pianka and for the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals.
  Throughout the past 15 years, Councilwoman Brady has worked 
tirelessly to improve the quality of life in Ward 17 of Cleveland, 
which includes the West Boulevard and Clifton historic districts. She 
has worked toward promoting economic development, improving public 
safety, maintaining the ward's housing stock and developing additional 
recreational opportunities for families. Brady serves as the Chair of 
the Public Service Committee, Vice-Chair of Public Safety, and as a 
member of the Council's Finance and Community and Economic Development 
Committees.
  Councilwoman Brady is also involved in Cleveland's Albanian-American 
community and has been named Cleveland's Ambassador to Albania. She has 
been a constant in revitalizing the Albanian Cultural Garden in 
Rockefeller Park and instrumental in building an international trade 
relationship with Fier, Albania.
  Throughout the years and her career, Councilwomen Brady has been 
honored by numerous organizations. She is the recipient of the 2005 
Outstanding Elected Official's Award from CSU Leadership Academy's 
David C. Sweet Alumni Society. Additionally, she has been inducted into 
the Golden Key National Honor Society, and recognized by Jobs with 
Justice, the International Services Center and American Nationalities 
Movement.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honoring Councilwoman 
Dona Brady for her years of service and commitment to the Greater 
Cleveland area.

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