[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1561-E1562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND CITY COUNCILMAN ZACK REED

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Councilman Zack 
Reed, who has been representing the residents of the Mt. Pleasant and 
Kinsman neighborhoods in Ward 2 on Cleveland's City Council since 2000.
  Councilman Reed grew up in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of 
Cleveland. He began his career in public service working with local 
unions to help inner-city youth find jobs with the Civilian 
Conservation Corps and the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
  Throughout his time in office, Councilman Reed has focused on the 
revitalization of the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and the safety of its 
residents. He was an active advocate for the zero tolerance for crime 
policy, gun buybacks and an increase in support for Cleveland police 
officers. Reed has also worked closely with community leaders in his 
neighborhood to revitalize small businesses and create an environment 
that supports economic development.
  Councilman Reed has been a strong advocate of workforce equality for 
the diverse population of Cleveland and has been an active

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member of the National Black Caucus of Local Officials. His work in the 
community has resulted in the rebuilding of a local elementary school 
and senior center along with the cleanup and development of the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honoring the 
achievements of Councilman Zach Reed.

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