[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. MARY ROMANIAN ORTHODOX 
                      CATHEDRAL OF CLEVELAND, OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the leaders and members of St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral of 
Cleveland, Ohio, as they celebrate one hundred years of faith, guidance 
and support, offered to generations of citizens within our Cleveland 
community.
  St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church of Cleveland is the first and 
oldest Romanian Orthodox church in the United States. The centennial 
celebration, to be held over the August 14th weekend, will be led by 
American Archbishop Nathanial and assisted by clergy from across the 
country and around the world.
  This historic cathedral has been the focal point of visiting 
dignitaries from Romania and other European countries, and has also 
been the site of official visits from United States senators and 
ambassadors representing nations from around the world. Moreover, this 
sacred landmark is home to the Romanian Art Museum--a cultural haven 
for Romanian visual art, including the unique art form of iconography.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every leader and member of St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral of 
Cleveland, Ohio, as they celebrate one hundred years of fostering 
faith, hope and heritage for generations of families within our 
Cleveland community. We also honor the collective commitment to the 
culture, history, struggles and triumphs of the people of Romania. 
Moreover, we honor and recognize the commitment to America, as 
reflected in the lives of thousands of Americans of Romanian heritage--
Americans whose contribution and service to our Cleveland community and 
to our nation are immeasurable.

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