[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20164]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN BARNEY FRANK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Congressman Barney Frank, as he is honored by the Cleveland Stonewall 
Democrats for his significant service on behalf of the citizens of the 
4th Congressional District of Massachusetts.
  Since being elected to the United States Congress in 1981, 
Congressman Frank has blazed a courageous road fortified by civil 
rights and human rights for every American, regardless of their 
differences. His candor, compassion and convictions have consistently 
given a voice to the oppressed and vulnerable of our society and his 
work continues to raise the level of grace and dignity for all 
Americans by casting the pall of ignorance and discrimination into the 
light of truth and justice.
  A highly regarded and respected attorney, activist and public 
servant, Congressman Frank's constituency in Massachusetts has 
demonstrated their overwhelming faith and admiration for him by voting 
him back in office twelve times. He is the Senior Democrat on the 
Financial Services Committee and has worked tirelessly on behalf of 
vital issues that affect the well being of our society, including gay 
rights, health care, education, preservation of the arts and the 
steadfast protection of our civil liberties.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of my friend and colleague, Congressman Barney Frank, for his 
immeasurable service and courageous leadership on behalf of the 
citizens of our country. Congressman Frank's steadfast advocacy and 
unwavering focus on human rights is framed by excellence, heart, 
integrity and personal wisdom. Congressman Frank continues to raise our 
society into the light of tolerance and truth, thereby elevating the 
lives of countless Americans into the realm of hope for a better 
tomorrow, and peace and justice for all, in the 4th District of 
Massachusetts and across our Nation.

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