[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22905-22906]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MAYOR THOMAS LONGO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mayor 
Thomas Longo, as he retires from his position of Mayor of Garfield 
Heights, Ohio. For 25 years, Mayor Longo served his constituents with 
dedication, vision and sincere concern for the people of Garfield 
Heights, Ohio.
  In 2006, after 23 years, Mayor Longo was officially recognized as the 
longest-serving mayor in Garfield Heights history. He is also 
recognized as the third-longest serving mayor in Cuyahoga County.

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  Before being elected mayor, Mayor Longo worked for nearly 20 years as 
a marketing executive with the former Ohio Bell Telephone Company. In 
1975, he was elected to serve on the Garfield Heights City Council, 
representing the city's 4th Ward. In 1983, Mayor Longo left Ohio Bell 
upon his election as mayor of Garfield Heights, and successfully 
retained his seat in every successive election.
  In conjunction with his service as the Mayor of Garfield Heights, Mr. 
Longo holds a seat on the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District board 
of trustees. He also serves as vice president of the Cuyahoga County 
Planning Commission. Throughout his career, Mayor Longo's vision and 
tenacity has become a reality, reflecting in several civic milestones 
that continue to benefit residents of all ages. Some of Mayor Longo's 
most noteworthy achievements include the building of the Garfield 
Heights Civic Center, Recreation Center, and Service Department garage, 
as well as the addition of a new fire station. Moreover, Mayor Longo's 
genuine love of the people of Garfield Heights is evidenced by his 
compassionate leadership and consistent willingness to reach out and 
assist families or individuals in need.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Mayor Tom Longo, as he retires from the role of Mayor of Garfield 
Heights, reflecting 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the city 
and residents of Garfield Heights, Ohio. I wish Mayor Longo, and his 
entire family, an abundance of health and happiness as he journeys 
onward from here.

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