[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
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                        REMEMBERING JOHN W. NASH

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                            HON. BILL BAKER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 1996

  Mr. BAKER of California. Mr. Speaker, John W. ``Jack'' Nash lived a 
remarkable life. As a young man, he attended Exeter Academy, hiked in 
the Blue Mountains, and swapped stories with John Steinbeck in 
Monterey. A graduate of the University of Washington, Jack enjoyed a 
successful career, served his country in World War II, and loved his 
family.
  Jack died early this month in my hometown of Danville at the age of 
92, fulfilling his wish to ``live to be an old, old man.'' Yet Jack's 
age belied his youthful spirit, his sense of fun and laughter, and the 
ageless patriotism that characterized his political convictions. In his 
last years, he lived with his granddaughter, Susan Skelton-Fleming, and 
her family, beloved by his grandchildren as ``Popee Jack.''
  John W. Nash represented some of the best things in our country: Hard 
work, optimism, love of family, love of America. He will be missed by 
his family, and his cheerful spirit will be missed by all who knew him. 
I am honored today to recognize the life and memory of this wonderful 
American in the Congressional Record.

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