[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24244]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR OF ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of St. Paul United 
Church of Christ in Parma, Ohio on the occasion of its one hundred and 
fiftieth anniversary, and in recognition of its dedication to 
education, the community, and to God.
  St. Paul United Church of Christ was founded 150 years ago and boasts 
a variety of programs dedicated to serving members of the congregation 
and the community. The Church has a number of ministries, including a 
scholarship program, a Hunger Task Force, and a Neighbors in Need 
ministry. The members of St. Paul United Church of Christ devote a 
significant amount of their time to community service and are an 
integral part of the Greater Cleveland community.
  I also rise in recognition of Joseph Ripka, an internationally 
recognized and award-winning organist who will be performing at St. 
Paul United Church of Christ's anniversary celebration. Mr. Ripka is 
this year's winner of the Dublin International Organ Competition and 
was the 2006 winner of the San Marino/Elizabeth Elftman National Organ 
Competition.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of St. Paul 
United Church of Christ in Parma, Ohio as its congregation celebrates 
its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, and in recognition of the 
Church's significant contributions to the community.

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