[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: November 29, 1994]
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                 JERRY NASITS CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Jerry Nasits as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday. Mr. Nasits 
lives in Tyler, TX, a city I am proud to represent.
  A native of Missouri, Mr. Nasits graduated from high school in 
California and moved to Tyler in 1932. His accomplishments and 
achievements in that community are lengthy and varied. In the business 
world, Mr. Nasits made a name for himself as the owner of a thriving 
flower shop and as a realtor. In addition to these businesses, he has 
been involved in numerous other ventures.
  Jerry Nasits' civic contributions have been extremely noteworthy as 
well. He chaired the Smith County Red Cross, served as a director of 
Camp Fire Girls, was on the advisory board at Mother Frances Hospital, 
served on the board of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and as president 
of both the Lions Club and the Jaycees. Also, he was a director of 
Southside State Bank. Perhaps Mr. Nasits' most notable accomplishments 
came when he served on the city commission of Tyler and as mayor of the 
city. His record of personal accomplishments is long, Mr. Speaker, but 
not nearly as distinguished as his list of accomplishments for Tyler 
and the surrounding Smith County area.
  Mr. Nasits is married to the former Thelma Miller, a native of 
Corsicana. He and his wife are active members of Temple Beth El, where 
Mr. Nasits has served on the board of the synagogue and as president of 
the Men's Club. The Nasits have two daughters and four grandsons. I am 
sure his family joins this chamber in wishing Jerry Nasits a very happy 
birthday.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do so in honor of 
Jerry Nasits, with gratitude for his past 80 years and best wishes for 
a healthy and happy future.

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