[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2074]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 THE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S MIDWEST REGIONAL 
                               CONFERENCE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the Tennessee State 
University Alumni Association. Since its inception in 1923, it has 
provided guidance and scholarships to alumni both nationally and in the 
Northeast Ohio region.
  The many local chapters of the alumni association have become pillars 
of our community, often sponsoring soup kitchens and mentoring programs 
in their neighborhoods. The Tennessee State University Alumni 
Association has worked tirelessly to help foster a sense of dignity and 
honor in the young people of their communities.
  Countless children have been able to further their education and 
their futures because of the opportunity to attend college provided by 
Tennessee State University alunmi support. The scholarships which the 
alunmi association sponsors help to mold the lives of youths who might 
not otherwise have the resources necessary to attend such a fine 
institution. The intrinsic role that the alumni association has played 
in the lives of these young people is noteworthy.
  The theme of this conference, ``Don't Forget The Bridge That Brought 
You Across . . . Then and Now'' gives us reason to reflect upon the 
many opportunities which we were blessed with throughout our lives. As 
children, we were all confronted with many challenges, and it is 
important to remember the people who helped us overcome those hurdles 
and have allowed us to succeed. The theme of this conference should 
inspire us to continue to contribute to our communities, to allow us to 
continue to provide opportunities for our youth, and to strengthen the 
social fabric of our society.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring the Tennessee State 
University Alunmi Association.

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