[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19082]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF FLOSSIE COLLINS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory and recognition of 
Flossie Perry Collins who passed away on September 8, 2006. A beloved 
mother, grandmother, and local democratic organizer, Flossie embodied 
the true spirit of the Democratic Party both publicly and in her daily 
life.
  Born in Newville, Alabama, Flossie moved to Cleveland, Ohio after 
high school where she married Frederick Douglas Collins and began a 
career as a nurse. Upon her retirement, Flossie dedicated herself to 
her community by becoming an active volunteer for organizations 
including the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, War 19 Democratic Club, the 
Parent Teacher Association, and the Gunning Recreation Center. Her 
service to her community stands as a beacon of the American Spirit of 
dedication to civic improvement and rich cultural development.
  Her steadfast loyalty to volunteering for charitable and meaningful 
causes locally earned Flossie lifetime friendships and the respect of 
many that knew her. The programs she spearheaded, including after 
school activities for at-risk youth and an effort to improve 
undeveloped neighborhoods through community interaction, became staples 
to the cultural development of the Cleveland area.
  Flossie's unwavering courage and commitment to core values such as 
honesty, integrity, grace, and love were strengthened and reinforced by 
a deep faith in God and a sturdy foundation in the true principles of 
Christianity. For over 60 years, Flossie embodied these principles 
through being an active member and leader in the Gethsemane Baptist 
Church. Though she held many titles and performed many duties for the 
church, her passion was in singing. To her, the choir brought together 
the voices of many people and bound them together in unity and 
community--just as she did in her life.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory and 
recognizing the accomplishments of Flossie Collins as a woman who stood 
for true American values.

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