[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E813-E814]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BILL NYSTROM

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                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Mr. 
Bill Nystrom, who 
[[Page E814]] passed away after a lifetime of service to his community, 
State and country.
  A distinguished veteran, he served in Europe from the Siegfried Line 
to the meeting of the Russians, and earned a Silver Star for his 
efforts.
  Mr. Nystrom, a distinguished member of American Legion Post 197, was 
an artist, writer and sculptor who enriched the community of 
Marlborough with his work. As a sign of his commitment to his 
community, he designed the Marlborough Town Hall Monument, the 
bicentennial emblem and the town seal.
  Active in the American Legion and his church, he wrote both the 
post's and his church's newsletters, and for many years composed the 
details of their Memorial Day ceremony. It is very fitting that this 
year his memory will be honored at the Memorial Day ceremony--a day 
forever linked with his years of service.
  During this year's ceremony, Mrs. Esther Nystrom will lay a wreath at 
the Marlborough Town Hall Monument in tribute to her late husband. As 
we honor those who served our Nation in the Armed Forces, it is fitting 
we remember one who served not only his country, but his community so 
well.


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