[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


           IN HONOR OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY TREASURER JIM ROKAKIS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Cuyahoga 
County Treasurer Mr. Jim Rokakis, as he is recognized by the Cuyahoga 
County Democratic Party for his service to our community.
  A life-long Clevelander, Mr. Rokakis continues to focus on the well-
being of Clevelanders, and beyond. After graduating from the Cleveland-
Marshall School of Law, Mr. Rokakis set out to promote positive change 
within our community. In 1978, he was elected to serve as the Ward 15 
representative to the Cleveland City Council. For nearly twenty years, 
he served the residents of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood with integrity 
and dedication. For the last seven years of his tenure as 
Councilperson, Mr. Rokakis served as the Chair of the Finance 
Committee.
  In March of 1997, Mr. Rokakis was elected to the office of Treasurer 
of Cuyahoga County. In this capacity, Mr. Rokakis has consistently 
demonstrated a vision and focus on improving the tax collection 
process. His complete renovation of the system has resulted in greater 
efficiency regarding the County's tax collection and disbursement 
processes. Under his leadership, the office of the Treasurer has been 
awarded with many honors, especially regarding his inner-city housing 
initiatives.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of Mr. Jim 
Rokakis. His dedicated service, focused on the well-being of the 
residents of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, has served to strengthen 
our entire community.

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