[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13059]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MR. GERALD ``GERRY'' TRAFIS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Mr. Gerald ``Gerry'' Trafis, a devoted father to Matthew and Brian, 
friend, and community leader on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
  Early in his life, Mr. Trafis learned the importance of faith, 
family, and hard work. He grew up in the Slavic Village neighborhood of 
Cleveland, and graduated from St. Peter Chanel High School. He then 
enrolled and graduated from the University of Dayton and earned his CPA 
license shortly thereafter. As a longtime resident of Seven Hills, 
Ohio, Mr. Trafis continues to dedicate his time and focus toward 
improving the community.
  From 1991 to 1995, Mr. Trafis served as Director of Finance for the 
City of Seven Hills. In 1995, he was elected to serve as Mayor, where 
he served for nearly ten years until 2003. He then served one term as a 
Council Representative in Seven Hills until 2005. Mr. Trafis also 
served as the CFO for Creativity for Kids and Megas Beauty Care. He was 
entrusted to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Regional Income 
Tax Agency and is founder and president of Pleasant Valley Estates 
Association. Mr. Trafis is an active member and leader within many 
organizations, including the Seven Hills Democratic Club, St. 
Columbkille Holy Name Society, St. Peter Chanel High School Hall of 
Fame, and the Pulaski Franciscan Community Development Corporation.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Mr. Gerald Trafis, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. His 
dedication to family, friends and community continues to uplift the 
lives of many throughout the Cleveland area. I wish my good friend 
Gerry a very happy birthday and health, peace and happiness in the 
coming years.

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