[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17353]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE WEST PARK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the West Park United Church of Christ, as they celebrate one hundred 
and fifty years of faith, hope and community service throughout the 
neighborhoods of Kamm's Corners on Cleveland's west side.
  West Park United Church of Christ was founded in 1859 by nine 
individuals, including Charter members and community leaders Benjamin 
Mastick and Lavinia Trisket. The Church was established to serve as a 
haven of faith and a center for community outreach, through which 
diversity is embraced and social programs and community groups expand 
and thrive. The Church quickly became and continues to serve as an 
anchor of strength for the Kamm's Corner community.
  Since 1859, the members of the West Park United Church of Christ have 
strengthened the community by encouraging diversity and reaching out as 
messengers of hope, peace and comfort. Since its founding, the church 
has witnessed major renovations and expansion over the years and today, 
the church has 320 members, all of whom are active community 
volunteers. Members have volunteered as aides at Fairview Hospital, 
tutors at local schools, and workers at homeless shelters, emergency 
food pantries, and the Meals on Wheels program.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the West Park United Church of Christ of Cleveland and their members 
as they celebrate 150 years of faith, community and public service 
throughout Cleveland's Kamm's Corners neighborhood.

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