[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9937]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  IN HONOR OF GREAT LAKES-MIDWEST REGION FIVE OF BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition and 
celebration of the Blacks in Government Great Lakes-Midwest Region Five 
19th Annual Training Conference being held in Cleveland, Ohio this 
first day of June, 2001.
  The Greater Cleveland chapter of Blacks in Government, B.I.G., is 
hosting this very special convention. They chose a very fitting theme, 
``Look Toward the Future for Your Future,'' and plan on executing 
numerous workshops throughout the conference that discuss career 
development, financial security, equal employment opportunity, 
professional development, and career growth.
  Blacks in Government has continually strived for excellence. They 
have trained countless employees and have instilled in them true values 
and integrity. This conference facilitates education and interaction, 
fellowship and celebration. Their cause of justice and equality will 
ring out loud in Cleveland during this esteemed conference.
  Not only will this weekend provide for leadership training and 
development, but it is also a time for Blacks in Government to 
celebrate another year of service. Their national mission is to promote 
excellence in government, and Blacks in Government has done just that. 
Please join me in celebration and recognition for the Great Lakes-
Midwest Region Five of Blacks in Government for their 19th Annual 
Training Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

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