[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15228]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF NORTHERN OHIO LEBANESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION'S 6TH 
                 ANNUAL LEBANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE BALL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 11, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association's 6th Annual Lebanese 
American Heritage Ball which will be honoring General John P. Abizaid, 
retired United States Army General and the former Commander of the 
United States Central Command.
  The Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association (NOLAA) was founded 
in 1931 as a social and charitable organization. NOLAA's original 
purpose was to promote an understanding and unity among its members, 
act as a resource to better the conditions of its members and to foster 
unity among Lebanese Americans and their families in Cleveland and 
neighboring cities. In 2005, the Lebanese American Christian Society 
(LACS) was established in conjunction with NOLAA. Today NOLAA and LACS 
are dedicated to preserving, enriching, and promoting Lebanese heritage 
and traditions through cultural, educational, humanitarian and social 
activities.
  NOLAA's Annual Lebanese Heritage Ball honors those who have made 
significant contributions to the community. This year's celebration 
will honor General John P. Abizaid, a retired U.S. Army General and the 
former Commander of the U.S. Central Command. General Abizaid rose to 
the rank of a four-star general during his 34 year long career with the 
U.S. Army. The Ball will also feature Tony Kiwan, a world renowned 
Lebanese singer.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 
Northern Ohio Lebanese American Association as they come together to 
celebrate their Annual Lebanese Heritage Ball and General John P. 
Abizaid.

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