[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 21, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E601]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO GRACE NASH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2007

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, the first day of Spring brought the family 
and friends of Grace Elizabeth Nash together in celebration of her 
everlasting life. Grace Nash passed from this life to be with her 
Savior on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the age of 52 years.
  A native of Jamaica, Grace Nash graduated from the University of 
Findlay in 1978. She settled in Bowling Green, Ohio and dedicated her 
career to elder advocacy. She was the activities director for the Wood 
County Committee on Aging for 22 years until her retirement, when she 
took on the challenge as executive coordinator of the Ohio Association 
of Senior Centers. Grace was talented, giving, and truly invested in 
the lives of the older adults she served and the younger adults she 
mentored. Her tenure with the Wood County Committee on Aging was marked 
by a dynamism and professionalism which was unmatched.
  Spirituality was woven into the very fibers of Grace's life, and she 
was the administrator of her congregation, New Life Pentecostals of 
Toledo Church. Her pastor described her perfectly: Grace ``was 
passionate, she was a dreamer, she had lots of energy, and she was very 
spiritual. The people who knew her called her Amazing Grace.'' Indeed 
she was. With quiet dignity, a ready smile and a helping hand, Grace 
embodied her name.
  Grace Elizabeth Nash leaves a legacy to all whose lives she touched, 
and many who did not have the privilege of knowing her. Among the 
people who were so privileged, she will be missed. We extend our 
heartfelt condolences to them, and especially her brother, sisters, 
nieces and nephews. May they find comfort in their memories and the 
gift of Grace's life.

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