[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26707]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING GEORGE S. POFOK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
George S. Pofok, upon the occasion of his retirement from Cleveland 
Public Power (CPP).
  George Pofok has spent the last 30 years in service to the city of 
Cleveland. Mr. Pofok started his career as an electrical engineer, and 
rose to become company's commissioner.
  During Mr. Pofok's tenure as the commissioner, from 1985-1995, he was 
able to initiate one of the most productive periods of growth for 
Cleveland's power. He helped build the customer base from 50,000 to 
80,000, as well as increasing the company's revenue to $130 million per 
year. These strategies have left a legacy of high growth for the 
company, and low costs to customers. Since 1985, customers of Cleveland 
Public Power have saved more than $320 million.
  Mr. Pofok leaves a great legacy, none more important than the 
continuation of the tradition and strengthening the exercise of public 
power in the city of Cleveland.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of George S. Pofok for his dedication to Cleveland Public Power, and 
the welfare of the city of Cleveland.

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