[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                      IN HONOR OF MARY A. PTASZEK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mary Ptaszek, a 
woman who committed her life to serving her community and improving the 
lives of those who lived in it.
  A dedicated servant to her community Mrs. Ptaszek served as precinct 
committeewoman for three different wards, and on the Democratic 
Executive Committee. A native of Cleveland, Mrs. Ptaszek committed her 
life to helping others. A devoted wife and sibling, Mrs. Ptaszek was a 
lifelong member of St. Barbara Catholic Church where she sang in the 
choir.
  When her mother passed away Mrs. Ptaszek became her family's 
matriarch, hosting large family gatherings at her home. Mrs. Ptaszek's 
caring touch was extended not only to her family but to the greater 
community as well. Her devotion to her community was evident as, even 
her final years, she would drive fellow seniors to their medical 
appointments or to the shopping centers.
  Through politics Mrs. Ptaszek looked to better the lives of those 
around her. A kind-hearted, community minded women Mrs. Ptaszek sought 
to use politics as a tool of good to create better communities.
  Mrs. Ptaszek was a kind, dedicated, passionate woman who selflessly 
gave of herself to help others. Mr. Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues 
to join me in celebrating the life and tremendous accomplishments of 
this truly remarkable woman who worked tirelessly on behalf of others.

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