[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 16, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3381-S3382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NORDY HOFFMAN: A TRIBUTE

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I would like to pay my respects to a 
dear friend, F. Nordhoff Hoffman, who died on Friday, April 5, 1996. 
Nordy Hoffman was a truly good man. He was a big man with a big faith--
faith in his church, faith in his beloved alma mater Notre Dame, faith 
in his wonderful family and, perhaps most importantly, faith in his 
fellow men and women.
  In the early 1970's, I had the honor of serving as chairman of the 
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee while Nordy was the executive 
director. He was excellent in that capacity, as he was in all of the 
endeavors he undertook.
  As Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Nordy showed his talents to their 
fullest. He

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drew upon his experience with the steelworkers Union, his military 
background and his political acumen to provide a rare style of 
leadership. Not only was he an excellent organizer with an aptitude for 
strategy, he related well to his co-workers and especially to his 
employees.
  Following his Senate service, Nordy founded and maintained a 
political consulting firm, F. Nordy Hoffman and Associates.
  Nordy was a man who demonstrated his commitment to organizations and 
issues that he cared about. He was an involved member of the Notre Dame 
University community in several capacities. In his undergraduate years, 
he was an All-American guard with the championship football team, 
coached by Knute Rockne--Nordy was later inducted into the College 
Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
  Nordy's deep love of Notre Dame continued through the years. He 
served as president of the Alumni Association and as a member of the 
Board. Several years ago, the F. Nordy Hoffman scholarship was 
established. The funds are used to aid young men and women who suffer 
financial reversals during their time at Notre Dame.
  Nordy also was an active member of the board of directors of the 
Stone Ridge School in Bethesda, the board of regents of the Center for 
Congressional and Governmental Relations at Catholic University, and 
the board of directors of the credit union here in the U.S. Senate. In 
addition, he gave unstinting support to numerous local charities.
  Nordy spent his life in service to his fellow Americans. Those of us 
who were privileged to have known and worked with him saw this day 
after day. He truly made a difference and there can be no higher 
tribute.
  Peatsy and I and the staff join in heartfelt condolences to Nordy's 
wife Joanne and his entire family.

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