[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1787-E1788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE OPENING OF THE SUPERMAN EXHIBIT IN CLEVELAND 
                     HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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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 the opening 
of a new Superman exhibit in Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
  The history of Superman dates back to the 1930s when it was created 
by Glenville, Ohio natives, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The Superman 
exhibit will be a permanent display located in Cleveland Hopkins 
International Airport's baggage claim area. The exhibit will be 
highlighted by a Superman statue and the words ``Welcome to Cleveland--
Where the Legend Began'' and ``Superman, World's Greatest Super Hero.'' 
The display was created by the Siegel & Shuster Society and designed by 
Studio Graphique.
  The Siegel & Shuster Society is a non-profit organization dedicated 
to commemorating and celebrating the creation of Superman in Cleveland, 
Ohio by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

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The Society creates events and activities which celebrate Cleveland as 
the ``Birthplace of Superman'' and the importance of Superman to the 
community.
  The dedication ceremony of the exhibit will be celebrated on October 
11, 2012 and will feature a speech by the daughter of Superman co-
creator Jerry Siegel, Laura Siegel. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, 
Airport Director Ricky Smith and other relatives of Siegel and Shuster 
will also speak. Additionally, Sean Jones from the Cleveland Jazz 
Orchestra will be performing.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the opening 
of the Superman Exhibit in Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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