[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14848]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF WILLIAM D. MASON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor William D. Mason as he is being honored by 
the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party on May 18, 2003.
  Mr. Mason graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1986. 
Shortly thereafter, he began working with the Cuyahoga County 
Prosecutor's Office as an assistant prosecutor. In 1993, Mr. Mason was 
elected to hold the office of Law Director and Chief Prosecutor for the 
City of Parma. During his six-year tenure as Law Director, Mr. Mason 
maintained and implemented high standards within all areas of Parma's 
legal department--from working with County agencies to prosecute 
criminals, to saving the City thousands of dollars in the reduction of 
legal fees.
  Since January of 1999, Mr. Mason has held the elected position of 
Chief Prosecuting Attorney for Cuyahoga County--the twentieth largest 
county in the United States, and the largest county in Ohio. In this 
capacity, Mr. Mason and his staff are responsible for the indictment 
and prosecution of more than 25,000 criminal felony and juvenile 
delinquency cases every year. Additionally, Mr. Mason is the Chairman 
of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Task Force is a 
team effort, comprised of local, state and federal authorities whose 
focus and goal is the apprehension and prosecution of Internet child 
molesters. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Mason 
continues his significant service to his community as coach, mentor and 
volunteer.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor of Mr. William D. 
Mason, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, as we recognize his significant 
expertise, dedication and contribution--all focused on the safety and 
welfare of every citizen within our entire community.

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