[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    IN HONOR OF NELSON CINTRON, JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the first Hispanic 
Councilman in the City of Cleveland, Nelson Cintron, Jr.
  Mr. Cintron has had many extraordinary accomplishments as a city 
councilman. He expanded the Puerto Rican Parade from 1 day to 4 days 
thus creating the Puerto Rican Society of Cleveland. Fulfilling a 
promise he made to his father, he brought the first 24 hours a day 
Hispanic Radio Station to Cleveland through Cablevision in 1991. He was 
also the first to win local primaries for Cleveland City councilman 
1989, 1993, and to win the election in 1997, thus fulfilling another 
one of his life long dreams.
  Mr. Cintron has also been an outstanding leader in his community. He 
is currently a member of several clubs and community organizations 
including: Alma Yaucana Club, Azteca Club, San Lorenzo Club, the Puerto 
Rican Society of Cleveland, Spanish American Committee, the Ohio Latin 
Broadcasting Inc, St. Michael Church, Latinos Unidos and the Hispanic 
Club.
  Through his hard work and dedication to helping the Puerto Ricans in 
Cleveland, Mr. Cintron has set an example of what can be accomplished 
and has been a positive role model for the Hispanic community in 
Cleveland. Mr. Cintron is a tremendous inspiration to all Americans. 
Through his strong devotion he has been an exceptional leader in the 
Puerto Rican Community and has helped them make a name for themselves.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Nelson Cintron, Jr., 
a dear friend and the


first Hispanic Councilman for the City of Cleveland.

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