[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23097]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUDELL IMPROVEMENT, INC.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Cudell Improvement, Inc., on their 25th anniversary. They will be 
marking this anniversary with a celebration on September 29, 1999.
  Cudell Improvement, Inc., founded in 1974 as a neighborhood-based 
improvement association, has grown over the past 25 years into a 
sophisticated community development corporation in the city of 
Cleveland. They have developed, or played a significant role in the 
redevelopment of, over $8 million in real estate.
  In addition to Cudell Improvement's real estate achievements, the 
firm has established programs and services designed to enhance the 
quality of life and revitalize the community as well. They have 
implemented a summer and after-school program for thousands of area 
youth. Cudell Improvement has also been responsible for the continuous 
implementation of the county's first citizen-based crime prevention 
program. Throughout their 25 years, Cudell Improvement, Inc., has 
brought thousands of residents and business persons together to foster 
communication, achieve community improvements and instill civic pride.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the members of Cudell 
Improvement, Inc., on their anniversary and salute them for 25 years of 
civic service. I wish Cudell the very best wishes in their continued 
dedication to community improvement.

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