[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14280]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF MAYOR FRANK JACKSON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mayor Frank G. 
Jackson, the 56th Mayor of Cleveland, for being named the 2012 Black 
Professional of the Year by the Black Professionals Association 
Charitable Foundation (BPACF).
   Born and raised in Cleveland's Central neighborhood, Mayor Jackson 
attended Cleveland Public Schools. Upon graduating from Max S. Hayes 
High School, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam 
War. Mayor Jackson later earned an associate's degree from Cuyahoga 
Community College and a bachelor's degree in History and Urban Studies 
from Cleveland State University (CSU). He also would earn a master's 
and law degree from CSU.
   Prior to taking on his role as Mayor of Cleveland, Jackson held a 
number of roles in public service. He began his career in the Cleveland 
Municipal Court Clerk's Office as an Assistant City Prosecutor. Mayor 
Jackson was first elected to public office in 1989 as a Cleveland City 
Councilman. He served the residents of Cleveland's 5th Ward in his 
capacity as a councilman until 2005. He also served as the Cleveland 
City Council President from 2002 to 2005 before being elected as the 
Mayor of Cleveland. He took office in January 2006, dedicating the past 
several years of his life to the residents of the City of Cleveland.
   As Mayor of Cleveland, Jackson has made strong contributions to the 
advancement of equality and has worked tirelessly to increase 
opportunities for the economically and socially disadvantaged. Mayor 
Jackson has supported subsidized affordable housing in Cleveland to 
ensure everyone has a roof over their heads. Moreover he has labored to 
include low income Clevelanders in the decision-making process, rather 
than alienating them. Additionally he is focused on improving the 
education experience of students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School 
District; safety conditions for residents by improving the relationship 
between local law enforcement and the community; and tirelessly working 
on the continued economic development of the City of Cleveland.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in congratulating Mayor 
Frank Jackson on being named the 2012 Black Professional of the Year.

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