[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10498-10499]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF MR. VLADIMIR SWIRYNSKY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. 
Vladimir Swirynsky, one of Cleveland's most prominent poets.
  Born in Germany on May 20, 1948, Vladimir Swirynsky immigrated to the 
United States in 1952. After completing his education, Vladimir served 
with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Long 
Bien and worked as a morning report clerk. Following his service, 
Vladimir returned to Cleveland, married, and began a career at Republic 
Steel.
  In 1994, after a divorce, Vladimir left Cleveland in search of 
healing and found solace in

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the arts. He travelled to New Orleans, celebrated Mardi Gras, joined a 
band and began reading poetry. He was enthralled by poetry and realized 
his own talents. He spent years travelling around the country and 
perfecting his newfound creative outlet.
  Today, Mr. Swirynsky has published thirteen books of poetry and is 
celebrated as one of Cleveland's finest poets.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of Mr. 
Vladimir Swirynsky. His story and poetry will continue to inspire all 
of those who hear his prose.

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