[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11083]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        IN HONOR OF HIRAM HOUSE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Hiram 
House, which will receive a historical marker for the important role it 
has served in the lives of Ohio youth for over a century.
  Hiram House was founded in 1896 as Ohio's first ``Settlement House'' 
to address the needs of Cleveland's immigrants and others in poverty. 
It was one of the first of its kind in the entire Nation. For the next 
105 years, this organization effectively pursued its mission of 
providing a quality outdoor experience for youth that promotes 
character, self-confidence, and leadership.
  Today, Hiram House offers a variety of Summer Camps, School Camps, 
Educational and Adventure Programs, and year-round Group Retreats for 
children--especially those from the inner city and disadvantaged homes. 
Following the theme of American History and the Pioneer Spirit, the 
camp features covered wagons, tepees, log cabins, and a frontier fort 
to provide children with a glimpse of life on the early frontier.
  The Hiram House continues to make a profoundly positive difference in 
the lives of more than 7,000 children a year. It is my hope that it 
continues its service to the community for another century and beyond.
  My distinguished colleagues, I ask you to join me in honoring Hiram 
House and the countless individuals who have provided admirable service 
to the Cleveland area for over a century.




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