[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1631]
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                    IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN

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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 
Brooklyn, Ohio. Brooklyn Township was founded in 1818, became Brooklyn 
Village in 1927 and in 1950 the City of Brooklyn was established.
  The City of Brooklyn is home to many firsts in the U.S. In 1966, it 
became the first city to establish a seatbelt law. In 1999, it enacted 
the country's first law to prevent cell phone usage while driving. 
Brooklyn High School's auditorium hosted Elvis Presley's first concert 
in the northern U.S. on October 20, 1955. Brooklyn is also home to a 
Hugo Boss Plant and the world headquarters of American Greetings and 
the popular Memphis Kiddie Park.
  Today, the City of Brooklyn is home to approximately 11,000 residents 
who are led by Mayor Richard Balbier. Mayor Balbier who has been 
serving as mayor since 2009 had previously served as the president of 
the Brooklyn City Council. There are six members on the City Council: 
Colleen Coyne Gallagher, Anthony DeMarco, Tom Murphy, Ron Van Kirk, 
Kathleen Pucci and Kevin Tanski.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the City of 
Brooklyn and all of its residents.

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