[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF MR. OSCAR GUMUCIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr. Oscar Gumucio 
a profoundly respected friend, leader and advocate of the Greater 
Cleveland Community, and in recognition of his dedication to civic 
engagement, education and health care.
   As the educational specialist for the MetroHealth Pediatric Hispanic 
Clinic, Mr. Gumucio is the advocate for Hispanic children when they 
need help with medical, psychosocial or even school issues. Many times, 
language and cultural barriers make it hard for Hispanic immigrants to 
stay healthy or excel in school; Mr. Gumucio does everything he can to 
remove those barriers or help children overcome them.
   Mr. Gumucio developed his sincerity and devotion to the betterment 
of others when he was a Jesuit priest in the Catholic Church. His 
compassion for the less fortunate, profound knowledge of human behavior 
and love for everyone he meets have made him a highly respected person 
in Cleveland's educational, health and religious communities.
   Born in Bolivia, Mr. Gumucio received his Doctorate in Philosophy 
and Master of Divinity in Argentina, and his master's degree in Spanish 
literature in Columbia. He taught philosophy at the University of 
Havana in Cuba and Spanish Literature in Puerto Rico.
   Upon leaving the priesthood, Mr. Gumucio eventually moved to 
Cleveland, where he worked in the Cleveland Municipal School District 
for 33 years. He is a co-founder of the district's bilingual program, 
the Mental Health Suicide Prevention Center and the Urban Community 
School.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the 
leadership and outstanding achievements of Mr. Gumucio for his work in 
the Greater Cleveland Community and commitment to MetroHealth and the 
Hispanic community.

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