[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31754]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF STEPHEN JOHN KOVACIK III

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 14, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Stephen John Kovacik III, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He 
lived with great joy and a passionate commitment to the arts, to his 
family and friends, and to issues of social justice.
  Mr. Kovacik had an engaging personality. He was extremely well-read 
and could spark an interest and a smile from everyone he met. He 
followed politics, and he was a long-time supporter of progressive 
candidates and issues. He had a special interest in issues related to 
unions and the rights of workers. Mr. Kovacik was known for his 
compassionate heart and could always be counted on to lend a helping 
hand.
  I extend my deepest condolences to his mother, Landa; to his sister, 
Lisa; to his brothers, David and Robert; to his niece and nephews, 
Elizabeth, Walker and Thomas; to his brother-in-law David and sister-
in-law Magaly; and to his extended family members and many friends.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Mr. Stephen John Kovacik III. Stephen John Kovacik's love for life, 
generous heart and kind demeanor lifted the lives of others. His 
soulful spirit will live on forever in the hearts and memories of his 
family and friends.

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