[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13378]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR FRANK JACKSON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Frank 
Jackson for his outstanding work and unyielding effort to assist the 
homeless population of Cleveland.
  Ever since Mayor Jackson was elected to Cleveland City Council in 
1989, he has been a leading force for bringing Cleveland together as 
one city and bridging the gaps that exist between communities. As a 
result, Cleveland has blossomed into a city that unites the lives of 
its children, seniors, disabled people, families, businesses, and all 
vulnerable populations.
  During his service to Cleveland, Mayor Jackson has made strong 
contributions to the advancement of equality, and has worked tirelessly 
to increase opportunities for the economically and socially 
disadvantaged. Mayor Jackson has supported subsidized affordable 
housing in Cleveland to ensure everyone has a roof over their heads. 
Moreover he has labored to include low income Clevelanders in the 
decision making process, rather than alienating them. During his 
successful mayoral campaign, he empowered the homeless community by 
involving them in the campaign and encouraging them to organize and 
advocate for themselves.
  Mayor Jackson's tremendous service to Cleveland is a shining example 
of how we should all do our utmost to create a society where rather 
than hide from problems like poverty and homelessness, we face them and 
commit ourselves to their eradication. He is the first Cleveland Mayor 
to attend the annual Homeless Memorial Day during his term, 
demonstrating his solidarity with the homeless community and his 
commitment to addressing the concerns they face.
  It is therefore with great honor that I celebrate Mayor Jackson as 
the recipient of the lone Biggs Award. The Award memorializes lone and 
celebrates her lifelong efforts to breaking down barriers in our 
society. lone listened to everyone, including those with whom she did 
not agree. Mayor Jackson possesses the very same qualities, and I am 
proud of the work he is doing for our city.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Mayor Frank 
Jackson for his outstanding and tireless efforts as an advocate for the 
homeless, as well as for bringing all people that share the great city 
of Cleveland together as one people.

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