[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF CHARLES M. GERMANA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Charles M. 
``Chuck'' Germana, a member of the Cuyahoga County Council serving the 
Fourth District.
  In 1971, Councilman Germana began a career as an Independent 
Insurance Agent with the Four Star Insurance Agency in Parma, Ohio and 
has continued his work with the agency since then. He has been a 32-
year Board member, Treasurer, and two-time President of the Parma Area 
Chamber of Commerce. He has been an active member of the Northeast Ohio 
City Council Association having served as a Board member, Treasurer, 
Vice President and President. He is also actively involved in the Parma 
Hospital Health Care Foundation.
  Since being elected to the Cuyahoga County Council in 2010, 
Councilman Germana has been named the Chair of the Intergovernmental 
Relations and Collaboration Committee and has advocated for a charter 
government that inspires confidence in the electorate through an open, 
ethical, transparent and fair manner of holding all meetings and 
transactions.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Chuck Germana, 
a dedicated member of the Cuyahoga County Council.

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