[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF MS. JEAN VELORIA GIORDANO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Ms. Jean Veloria Giordano, a generous spirit and a devoted mother, 
daughter, sister, and friend. Even during the hardest parts of her long 
struggle with cancer, she lived life with uncommon joy and appreciation 
for those around her.
  Jamie, as her friends knew her, was born in Dededo, Guam, on February 
6, 1962, to David and Juanita Veloria. She moved to Ohio as a young 
adult and soon became well-known in Cleveland as a vivacious 
hairdresser who always saved an open ear and an open heart for her 
clients. She had a special connection to the natural world and 
frequently visited Bridal Veil Falls in Walton, Ohio to reflect and 
renew her spirit.
  Even during her final days, Jamie always put her best face forward. 
On her way to chemotherapy sessions, she made sure to stop to pick up 
coffee and donuts for the hospital's parking attendant. According to a 
close friend, ``her life was constructed around kindness and caring. 
She was always ready to help anyone in need.''
  Jamie's life philosophy is faithfully expressed by two verses of the 
Linda Ellis poem, ``Dash,'' read at her memorial service.

     If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and 
           real.
     And always try to understand the way other people feel.
     And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more And 
           love the people in our lives like we've never loved 
           before.
     If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a 
           smile . . . Remembering this special dash might only 
           last a little while . . .

  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Ms. Jean Giordano. I offer my condolences to her sons, Joey and 
Brandon Giordano, her parents David and Juanita Veloria, and her 
siblings David, Mercy, Ana, Tina, Dyna, Dulcie, Chris, David Jr. II, 
Sinder, and Mark. Ms. Giordano inspired all those around her with her 
deep appreciation for all of life's miracles. She will always be 
remembered for her grace and generosity.

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