[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM C. NIEBERDING

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
Mr. William C. Nieberding--devoted family man, accomplished scientist, 
active community leader, and admired friend and mentor.
  Mr. Nieberding graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor 
of Science degree in physics in 1957, and attained a Master of Science 
degree in physics one year later. In 1959, Mr. Nieberding began 
employment at NASA Glenn Research Center as a research engineer. He was 
promoted several times throughout his tenure at NASA, and at the time 
of his retirement in 1995, held the position of Deputy Chief of the 
Instrumentation and Control Technology Division. Mr. Nieberding's 
professional life reflects several significant accomplishments and 
innovations in the field of aeronautics, space propulsion and space 
research. He was awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal for his 
outstanding achievement in the development of advanced instrumentation 
used in aeronautic and space research programs. He was considered the 
leading national authority regarding this area of study, offering his 
expertise to aeronautic researchers from around the world. His name is 
one of a select few stored within a Mars rover that he helped to 
create.
  Beyond his professional work, Mr. Nieberding was deeply dedicated to 
his community. He served on the Fairview Park Planning Commission, and 
was an active member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where he 
served as President of the Parish Council for two years.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
remembrance of Mr. William C. Nieberding, an exceptional man, 
scientist, and leader whose life reflected accomplishment, caring and 
joy. I offer my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Mary Ellen, 
his beloved children, Timothy, Therese and the memory of Christine; his 
beloved grandchildren, Emily and Mitchell; and his entire extended 
family. Mr. Nieberding's brilliant and flawless legacy, both personally 
and professionally, will be remembered forever by family, friends and 
colleagues, and will shine for all time across the starry night.

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