[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17824-17825]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF ROBERT RICE AND GARY RICE OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO

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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 
Robert Rice and his son Gary of Lakewood, Ohio, for their longtime 
service on behalf of our community and our nation.
  Robert Rice, a devoted family man, World War II veteran, dedicated 
teacher, composer, musician and civic activist has touched the lives of 
many throughout our community as a music teacher in the Lakewood Public 
Schools until his retirement in 1983. His wife, the late Betty Rice, 
was also musically gifted. Together they raised their son Gary with an 
abiding appreciation for the arts, music, and public service.

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  Gary Rice followed in his father's path and became a teacher and a 
musician. Despite being born with hearing and speech impediments, Gary 
became a talented vocalist and musician, performing numerous times on 
stage throughout Greater Cleveland. Both Robert and Gary made a 
profound impact upon the lives of countless students, colleagues and 
parents. To this day, Robert and Gary continue to share their passion 
for music by tutoring students, composing, and performing for various 
schools, senior organizations and veterans groups throughout the 
Greater Cleveland area. Robert and Gary recently completed an original 
composition, a march in honor of United States' veterans entitled ``The 
American Veterans' Last Salute March.'' It has already been performed 
on several occasions.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Robert Rice and his son Gary for their service to our community and 
our country. Their strong father-son bond is reflected through their 
shared love of music and shared spirit of volunteerism. Their work and 
passion brings music, inspiration and joy into the lives of countless 
individuals--young and old--throughout our community.

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