[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21429]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF SIDNEY J. CARGLE, SR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Sidney J. Cargle, Sr., devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, 
great-grandfather, brother, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Cargle's 
devotion to his family, service to community and church, and kind heart 
and joyous life has left a permanent mark on the lives of countless 
individuals throughout our community.
  Mr. Cargle taught his children by example, instilling in them the 
significance of a strong work ethic, service to others and higher 
education. He retired from the State of Ohio as Assistant State 
Auditor, and continued his life-long commitment to bettering our 
community and our nation through his grass roots involvement in many 
civic endeavors, including his long-time dedication to the local 
political process. Mr. Cargle served as the President of the Shaker 
Heights Democratic Club, and held leadership positions, including 
Elected Member of the Executive Committee of the Cuyahoga County 
Democratic Party.
  Armed with a kind heart, great sense of humor and a certain grace, 
Mr. Cargle and Mrs. Cargle were the foundation of the family. For more 
than twenty years, Mr. and Mrs. Cargle volunteered many hours as 
members and leaders of the Lane Metropolitan CME Church, where Mr. 
Cargle also served as President of Lay Leaders.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Sidney J. Cargle, Sr., whose joy for life, kind heart and quick 
smile will forever reflect within the hearts and memories of those who 
loved and knew him best-especially his family and close friends. I 
extend my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Cargle's beloved wife of 51 
years, Virginia; to his children, Linda Ann, Richard, Stacy, Sharon, 
Sidney and Spencer; to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and to 
his siblings, nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Cargle's loving 
devotion to his family and community, his beautiful spirit and joyous 
life will continue to touch the hearts of many--especially his wife and 
children--and he will never be forgotten.

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