[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
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                   IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF BROOK PARK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the City of Brook 
Park, Ohio, an exemplary community within Northeast Ohio.
  Brook Park first became a village in 1914 when residents of the area 
decided to separate themselves from the Berea school district and 
politics. The first school in Brook Park was built in 1917. Following 
World War II, a population boom occurred in the area, increasing the 
population from 2,600 to 13,000. Brook Park officially became a city in 
1950.
  Brook Park is the home to several important Cleveland landmarks 
including the Brook Park Ford Co. Plant, The NASA Glenn Research 
Center, and the International Exposition Center, which is home to auto 
shows, home and garden expos and the annual I-X Indoor Amusement Park.
  Today, the City of Brook Park is home to nearly 20,000 residents who 
are led by Mayor Mark Elliot. Mayor Elliot who had previously served as 
a Councilman, and Athletic Director for the city, has been serving as 
mayor since 2002. There are eight members on the City Council: Mike 
Gammella, Michael Lane, Pattie Astorino, Barry Kirksey, Brian Higgins, 
Carl Burgio, Danny Colonna, Richard Salvatore.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the City of 
Brook Park and all of its residents.

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