[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 24, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1310]
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        IN HONOR OF THE 216TH BIRTHDAY OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 216th 
birthday of the City of Cleveland, Ohio, one of the nation's most 
storied communities.
  Cleveland was officially founded on July 22, 1796 by Moses 
Cleaveland, a surveyor from Connecticut. Cleveland's location along 
Lake Erie made it an ideal place to build a new city with its 
convenient transportation routes and abundant natural resources. The 
city quickly became a major industrial center, most notably for 
automobile manufacturing and was the original site of John D. 
Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company. In 1949, Cleveland was named an 
All-American city for the first time.
  Today, Cleveland is the home to many landmarks and tourist 
attractions, such as The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the various 
museums located in University Circle. The city has professional 
baseball, football, and basketball teams with thousands of fans who 
enjoy cheering them on year-round. Cleveland has also retained and 
celebrated a wide range of cultural and ethnic groups that have settled 
in the area over the years.
  A celebration is being held on July 22 to recognize the 216-year 
history of this incredible city. The event will be located at Jacob's 
Pavilion at Nautica and will feature food truck vendors and the 
attendance of people from as many as 107 cultural groups.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the City of 
Cleveland as it celebrates 216 years of history, culture, and a bright 
future.

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