[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E222-E223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO AUTHUR R. NASH, JR.

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 1996

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great delight that I take this 
opportunity to honor Art Nash for his many contributions to the State 
of Michigan through his work with the Department of State Police and 
the Department of Natural Resources. Art is retiring after 26 years of 
dedicated and loyal service to the Great Lakes State. His 
professionalism and exceptional work ethic will be sorely missed by 
those who have had the pleasure of working with him.
  Art grew up in Dearborn, MI, and graduated from Fordson High School. 
He went on to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, where he 
obtained a bachelor of science degree in psychology and sociology in 
1970. In addition to his academic pursuits, Art also participated on 
the varsity swim team and served as an officer of the Pi Kappa Alpha 
fraternity. He would later return to his alma mater to earn a master's 
degree in public administration in 1980.
  Art's professional career began in 1970 when he took the oath as a 
trooper with the Michigan State Police. He served until 1977 in the 
department's uniform and criminal investigation division enforcing 
traffic laws, investigating criminal and civil complaints, and serving 
as an undercover officer for drug traffic investigations.
  In 1977, Art's career path took him to another division within the 
Michigan State Police. For the next 17 years, Art was an integral 
member of the department's fire marshal division, playing an important 
role in the division's growth. As a member of the fire marshal 
division, Art rose through the ranks from detective sergeant in the 
First District Office to first lieutenant commander of the hazardous 
materials section. As first lieutenant commander, Art was responsible 
for administering the division's Hazardous Materials Enforcement 
Program. This also included the task of developing and implementing 
division policies and procedures.
  In May 1994, Art said goodbye to the Michigan State Police and took 
his talents to the Department of Natural Resources where he served as 
chief of the Department's underground storage tank division. Though his 
work with the DNR was less than 2 years, his accomplishments were 
monumental. I am extremely appreciative of his efforts in the 
development of the underground storage tank regulatory program and his 
role in the creation of the risk-based corrective action plan for 
leaking underground storage tank sites. Michigan residents are 
fortunate to have had the expertise and knowledge that Art has to 
offer.
  Art's commitments also extend beyond the workplace. He is a member of 
the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett where he once served as 
president of the church council. In addition to support from his church 
Art has also been blessed with the love and support of his wife, 
Jennifer, and son, Kirk.
  Mr. Speaker, there are some people you meet in life that you feel 
very privileged to know. Art Nash is one of those people. I am 
extremely thankful that I had the opportunity to work with this man of 
great character while I 

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served in the Michigan Legislature. It is with great delight that I 
offer this tribute to salute Art Nash, an outstanding and dedicated 
employee and citizen of the State of Michigan.

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