[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17317]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEST SIDE 
                       HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
the West Side Hungarian Reformed Church, which is celebrating its 
centennial anniversary. This month, the congregation will also 
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1956 uprising against communism 
in Hungary.
  The Church has supported its members and community faithfully during 
its 100 years of service. In has served as a haven for immigrants and 
refugees during various stages of its historic pilgrimage. The Church 
has become a spiritual community comprised of Hungarian old timers, 
newcomers, and others associated with the congregation through family 
and religious ties.
  All the people of the greater Cleveland area have benefited from the 
West Side Hungarian Reformed Church's participation in the community's 
social and cultural activities. People of the Cleveland area have 
joined the congregation to honor Hungarians who, half a century ago, 
resisted oppression, fought in a heroic attempt to restore freedom to 
Hungary, and made sacrifices to advance the cause of liberty.
  My official congratulations and best wishes are extended to the 
Reverend Zoltan Sandor Kelemen, as well as to the members of the 
congregations, past and present, for their selfless efforts to serve 
the church and community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in offering a proclamation of 
congratulations to the West Side Hungarian Reformed Church on its 100th 
anniversary.

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