[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21430]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF LINDA TRIVISONNO

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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 
Linda Trivisonno, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend--beloved 
and cherished by her family and many friends.
   Born Linda Conforto, she met her best friend and love of her life--
her husband Mike Trivisonno--at Mayfield Heights High School. From 
young adulthood, to marriage, to becoming parents then grandparents--
their mutual devotion to their family and to each other never wavered. 
Linda was a talented, caring and kind individual, and she never 
hesitated to reach out to help someone in need. Her beautiful smile, 
genuine grace, quick wit, and warm demeanor perfectly complemented 
Mike's outspoken and larger-than-life personality.
   Linda coveted the role of wife, mother and grandmother. Her family 
was the center of her world and this was evident within everything she 
did with them and for them--from never missing special events in the 
lives of her children and grandchildren, to preparing wonderful meals 
for family gatherings. Linda's great sense of humor and wit was known 
to her family and friends and was also shared with Mike's radio 
audience. Radio listeners felt as though they knew Linda, cheering her 
on whenever she sparred with Mike on the air.
   Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of Linda 
Trivisonno, whose joyous spirit and love for others will exist forever 
within the hearts and memories of those who loved and knew her best--
her family and friends. I extend my condolences to her husband, Mike; 
to her children, Michelle, Michael Jr. and Anthony; to her son-in-law, 
Ted; to her grandchildren, T.J. and Miranda; to her brother James; to 
her mother-in-law, Elvera; and to her extended family members and many 
friends.
   Linda Trivisonno's generous and kind heart and energy for life, 
transcends time and distance, and her beautiful spirit will live 
forever in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved her 
most--especially her husband, children, and grandchildren--and she will 
be remembered always.

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