[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12609]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       IN HONOR OF GRACE SZUBSKI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Grace Szubski--admired attorney, devoted worker's advocate, friend and 
mentor, as she was recently honored with the Distinguished Service 
Award for Worker's Compensation from the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.
  Today we celebrate Ms. Szubski's professional contribution as a 
dedicated advocate of employment justice and legal rights for countless 
workers within our Cleveland community. Ms. Szubski's significant work 
lends a strong voice to countless workers whose pleas would otherwise 
not be heard. Her exemplary work consistently reflects integrity, 
expertise and heart, and is also a testament to the success and 
fairness of America's judicial system.
  Ms. Szubski has worked as an attorney with Garsen & Associates for 
the past twenty years. She continues to focus her law practice in the 
areas of workers' compensation, probate and social security disability. 
Beyond her significant legal contributions, Ms. Szubski volunteers her 
time and talents on behalf of several civic and humanitarian causes. 
She serves as a trustee for the Dioceses of Cleveland Catholic 
Charities Corporation and also serves on its Executive Committee. Since 
1986, Ms. Szubski has journeyed to Kentucky and Tennessee's Appalachian 
mountain region, as youth leader and participant, to focus on the 
housing and ministry needs of some of our nation's most vulnerable 
citizens.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, recognition and 
gratitude of the professional and personal work of Ms. Grace Szubski--
the 2004 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for Worker's 
Compensation from the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. Her outstanding 
work and accomplishments as a dedicated attorney and, most 
significantly, her integrity, support and concern for others has served 
as an inspiration to her clients, colleagues, and countless residents 
of Appalachia and our own community. We wish Ms. Szubski continued 
health, happiness and peace throughout her professional and personal 
journey. Her outstanding service on behalf of the rights of others 
truly makes a difference, and serves as outstanding example to us all.

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