[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1491]
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                       IN HONOR OF YVONNE CONWELL

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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 Yvonne Conwell, a 
member of the Cuyahoga County Council serving the Seventh District.
  Upon graduating from Cleveland State University, Councilwoman Conwell 
has spent her time serving others, especially families and children. 
She has served at Parmadale, an organization that provides support to 
at-risk children, including those that may be severely emotionally 
disturbed and with Jewish Family Services assisting those with 
diagnosed developmental disabilities. Professionally, Conwell has 
worked for Cleveland Healthcare for the Homeless (now known as Care 
Alliance), at Bridgeway, Inc. providing case management to fifty 
individuals facing mental and physical challenges, and at Oriana House 
helping coordinate services for individuals re-entering the community 
after incarceration. Councilwoman Conwell also served five years as the 
Director of Outreach for the Cuyahoga County Recorder's office.
  Together with her husband, Councilwoman Conwell donates much of her 
time to helping support local food drives and festivals whose 
admissions are food items for the needy, activities known as ``Harvest 
for Hunger.'' The Conwells have also established a charity of their 
own, ``Operation Helping Hands of Greater Cleveland''--an organization 
with the mission of providing needy families with infant items, 
clothing, and financial support.
  Now as a representative of the Seventh District of the Cuyahoga 
County Council, Councilwoman Conwell serves as the Chair of the Human 
Resources, Procurement, Appointments, and Equity Committee.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Yvonne 
Conwell, a dedicated member of the Cuyahoga County Council.

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