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




        IN HONOR OF CLEVELAND CITY COUNCILMAN KENNETH L. JOHNSON

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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 
Kenneth L. Johnson, who has been serving Ward 4 on the Cleveland City 
Council since 1980.
  Councilman Johnson has served Cleveland with a focus on enriching 
Cleveland youth through recreational and academic programs. He is 
responsible for starting free overnight summer and winter camping trips 
where youth from the city have the opportunity to experience different 
environments. Johnson has always been an outspoken believer in quality 
recreational activities for young people to help them learn important 
lifelong leadership and social skills.
  Along with working for the Cleveland youth, Councilman Johnson has 
supported bringing new jobs to Cleveland through development and 
investment in the community. He has strived to give those seeking work 
new opportunities by starting computer training programs across the 
city. He also began a volunteer street cleaning, tree cutting, and 
overall beautification program for senior citizens and disabled 
residents in his ward.
  Councilman Johnson has been the only Council Member in Cleveland 
history to have a building named after him while still holding office. 
The Kenneth L. Johnson Recreation Center was dedicated in October 2001 
and has established an area for young people to gather and develop in a 
healthy environment.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the hard work 
and dedication Councilman Kenneth L. Johnson has shown serving the 
Cleveland community.

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