[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17209]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE CITY MISSION OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the City Mission for providing shelter, hope and faith to individuals 
and families within our Cleveland community.
  The facilities, programs and services that were developed at the 
Mission in 1910 on Superior Avenue have evolved over the years, but the 
vision, assistance, compassion and faith have remained a constant 
source of comfort and hope for more than ninety years. Within the 
Mission walls, Reverend Peter Bliss, Reverend Robert Sandham, Executive 
Director Tim Campbell and the nearly forty dedicated staff members 
continue the Mission legacy of reaching out, empowering and uplifting 
the hearts, souls and lives of thousands of women, men and children 
every year.
  The Mission's commitment to helping and healing every person that 
walks through the door is a true testimony to the power of faith, the 
reality of miracles, and the existence of angels and heroes that walk 
among us. The angels are those we call staff--the staff who've 
dedicated their lives to helping others get back in the game. The 
heroes are those who enter here--despite painful histories, despite 
illnesses and addictions, despite physical, emotional or financial 
devastation and despite fear. These heroes among us--the women, men and 
children of our community--reflect courage, dignity, wisdom, an 
unfaltering will to survive, a refusal to give up, and an unbreakable 
inner strength and faith as they rise up into the light of a brighter 
day.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, recognition and 
gratitude of the City Mission of Cleveland--a sanctuary in our 
community. Faith and love abound within these walls, producing miracles 
everyday--healing the lives of all who enter here--and uplifting our 
entire community.

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