[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAY SHEPHERD

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Jay 
M. Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd passed from this life on September 23, 2007, 
and his family will hold a memorial celebration of his life on November 
3, 2007.
  Mr. Shepherd was born May 27, 1946 in Ashtabula, OH. He graduated 
from Wellington High School in 1964 and received a Bachelor's degree 
from Bowling Green State University in 1968.
  He and his wife Judith Lee Greening were married on August 3, 1968, 
and together they raised a son, Patrick.
  A Vietnam veteran (1969-1971), Mr. Shepherd was awarded the Bronze 
Star for his service. Upon his return, he managed the family business, 
Shepherd Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Wellington. He operated the business 
until 1984, whereupon he was employed at Forest City Technologies until 
2007, working as the Customer Service Manager and most recently as 
System Software Integration Manager.
  Jay Shepherd was an avid photographer for most of his life. He served 
in a volunteer capacity as official photographer for Team MGD Racing. 
He enjoyed computers, motorcycles, and cars. He was a fan of the 
Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, and NASCAR auto racing. He loved 
animals and nature.
  Mr. Shepherd was a proud veteran, loving family man, community-minded 
businessman, an avid sports fan, and enjoyed his hobbies. He enjoyed 
life and the friends and family around him. We join his family, 
friends, colleagues, community, and neighbors in honoring this life 
well-lived as they celebrate his memory and the joy he brought to all 
who knew him.

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