[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1784]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF NORTHERN OHIO LEBANESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, FADY 
                        CHAMOUN AND GEORGE CODY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Fady 
Chamoun and Mr. George Cody, Ph.D, who are being honored by the 
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association.
  The Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association (NOLAA) was founded 
in 1931 as a social and charitable organization. NOLAA's original 
purpose was to promote an understanding and unity among its members, 
act as a resource to better the conditions of its members and to foster 
unity among Lebanese Americans and their families in Cleveland and 
neighboring cities. In 2005, the Lebanese American Christian Society 
(LACS) was established in conjunction with NOLAA. Today NOLAA and LACS 
are dedicated to preserving, enriching, and promoting Lebanese heritage 
and traditions through cultural, educational, humanitarian and social 
activities.
  NOLAA annually honors those who have made significant contributions 
to the community. This year's celebration will honor Mr. Fady Chamoun 
and Mr. George Cody. Mr. Chamoun is the founder and CEO of Aladdin's 
Eatery and Jasmine's Bakery, a restaurant chain and bakery that 
specializes in Lebanese cuisine. Mr. Cody serves as the Executive 
Director of the American Task Force for Lebanon, an organization 
dedicated to expanding awareness of the economic and political 
conditions in Lebanon and encouraging U.S. government entities and the 
Lebanese-American community to provide much needed assistance to 
Lebanon. Additionally, NOLAA will be paying tribute to their special 
guest, Mr. Boutros Harb, a member of the Lebanese Parliament.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association, and Mr. Fady Chamoun and 
Mr. George Cody as they come together to celebrate at the Annual 
Lebanese Heritage Ball.

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