Ratner is a unique man whose lifes philosophy of looking 6ack to where he has been so he can know where he is going. has put service to others in the forefront of his life. Arriving with his family from Russia over 50 years ago. he has never forgotten the pain and suffering that he left. and has since then. by helping others with financial aid. and even more important. jobs and a place to work. has truly followed his own motto: "Service is our room rent on earth." The Cleveland Nationalities Services Center is a nonprofit. voluntary agency. member of the Cleveland Welfare Federation and affiliated with the American Council for Nationalities Services in New York City. It is dedicated to aid in community absorption of the foreign born. to prevent isolation of and conflicts between the groups. and to facilitate the enrichment of American culture by their contributions. Leonard Ratner has made a major contribution to international understanding and to the cultural life of* our city and our Nation and is most deserving of this outstanding award.
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