[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS, POST 579 
      OF SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
all members past and present, of the Catholic War Veterans, Post 579, 
as they commemorate sixty years of unity, honor and steadfast service 
to our community and to our country.
  The members of the Catholic War Veterans, Post 579, reflect a legacy 
of support andfriendship for United States Veterans and their families. 
Their individual and collective service is framed in honor, integrity, 
courage and great sacrifice. The Catholic War Veterans, representing 
all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, is a brethren of soldiers 
connected by triumph, tragedy and is held aloft by friendship, faith 
and community.
  Led by Post Commander and WWII Veteran John Sterba, the Catholic War 
Veterans volunteer their time and efforts to ensure that the memory and 
service of the men and women who served our country, will never be 
forgotten. Every Memorial Day for the past fifty-four years, nearly 
14,000 American Flags mark the graves of veterans laid to rest at Holy 
Cross Cemetery--a unified community endeavor organized and carried out 
annually by the Catholic War Veterans and volunteers from local 
churches.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the 60th Anniversary of the Catholic War Veterans, Post 579, of SS. 
Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Unwavering service and deep 
sacrifice personifies the duty of our United States Veterans, forever 
reflecting humankind's innate struggle and quest for peace, justice and 
resolution--and their individual and collective contribution to our 
Nation will be remembered for all time.

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