[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17823]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF TOM JELEPIS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
my friend Tom Jelepis, devoted family man and community leader. His 
dedicated service and civic contributions continue to make a positive 
difference throughout our community.
  Mr. Jelepis was born in Cleveland and raised in nearby Lakewood, 
Ohio. His parents, Joanne and Leonard, raised his siblings and him with 
a focus on family, faith and service to others, values that Mr. Jelepis 
continues to carry with him today. He attended Cuyahoga Community 
College and Cleveland State University before joining the United States 
Marine Corps. Following three years of honorable military service, he 
successfully ran for public office and served for two terms as the 
Mayor of Bay Village. Following his time as Mayor, he helped develop a 
small business which he operates today.
  In addition to his public and professional accomplishments, Mr. 
Jelepis' focus on family has never wavered. He is the dedicated husband 
of Beverly and devoted father of Elizabeth and Caitlin. His commitment 
to charity is reflected at St. Raphael Catholic Church, where he and 
his family are longtime members and volunteers.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of Mr. Tom 
Jelepis, who lives his life with energy, kindness and service to our 
community. Mr. Jelepis is a true gentleman known for his integrity, 
generosity and kind nature. His friendship has touched the lives of 
many, including my own.

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