[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 44 (Thursday, March 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E497]
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                         TRIBUTE TO ROY F. NARD

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2001

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am deeply saddened to share the 
news of the passing of Roy F. Nard.
  Roy F. Nard was born on May 28, 1923 to James A. and Mary E. Parrish 
Nard. Besides his wife, formerly Virginia A. Smith, whom he married in 
1948, he is survived by two sons, Roy F. Jr. and Kenneth Sr.; a 
daughter, Barbara Sepesy; and five grandchildren. Mr. Nard's two 
brothers, Michael and James, are deceased.
  Roy worked for 35 years as a roll turner for Youngstown Sheet & Tube 
and LTV Steel prior to his retirement in 1979. Not only was he a 
contributing member of the Youngstown community, but also a loyal 
servant to his country. A veteran of World War II, he served in the 
elite Ranger Division and fought for our nation's freedom.
  He had a tremendous love for America's pastime, baseball. He devoted 
much of his time to coaching and managing teams in the Kiwanis Little 
League and Youngstown Pony League. A man with vision, Roy co-founded 
the Youngstown Babe Ruth Baseball League. In addition to this 
accomplishment, he was a member of Ohio Football High School Officials 
Association for 22 years.
  His passion for sports drove him to volunteer as an assistant 
baseball coach and equipment manager for the football team at Cardinal 
Mooney for 16 years. His remarkable contributions to the school's 
athletic programs were rewarded in 1996 with his induction into the 
Cardinal Mooney Hall of Fame.
  The lives of many were enriched by Mr. Nard's life. He always took 
the time to make people feel extra special with a kind word or a warm 
smile. He was a wonderful friend and all who knew him looked up to him. 
Roy F. Nard will be sorely missed by the Youngstown community. I extend 
my deepest sympathy to his family.

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