[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18072]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN CELEBRATION OF CLARA BELLE LACEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Clara Belle Lacey, 
on the occasion of her 80th birthday, and to celebrate her lifetime of 
contributions to Northeast Ohio.
  Clara is fiercely dedicated to her family and her community. She 
helped her parents raise her siblings, and as a young working woman, 
she always ensured that they had extra presents and candy on the 
holidays. Clara's affection for and loyalty to her family and friends 
never wavers. She has boundless energy. Indeed, just being around her, 
one cannot help but be uplifted and touched by her radiance.
  Clara has never been one to restrain her affection and concern for 
others. For decades she has been an outspoken community activist, 
committed to making Northeast Ohio a more peaceful, more equal, and 
more just community. She has been an invaluable asset to literally 
hundreds of organizations, grassroots movements, and city ward clubs. 
Her contributions to our community have been immeasurable.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, I have known Clara for decades, and I 
have been consistently blessed by her presence in my life. Please join 
me in honoring Clara Belle Lacey on the occasion of her 80th birthday. 
May we all aspire to be as caring and as loyal as she.

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