[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MARVIN C. HARDY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to a special day in the life 
of Mr. Marvin C. Hardy of Sylacauga, Alabama.
  Mr. Hardy was born on May 2, 1920 in Coosa County. He attended 
schools in Coosa County and graduated from American High School in 
Chicago, Illinois. He spent his early years working on the family farm 
and later worked two years at Alabama Dry Docks in Mobile as a Navy-
certified welder before joining the Army in 1943.
  Mr. Hardy is an American hero. He served in the 2nd Infantry Division 
during World War II, landing at Omaha Beach and fighting through the 
European Theater. He has been awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 
Combat Infantry badge, Unit Citation and Good Conduct medal.
  After returning home from the war, he began working in construction. 
Later in his career, he took early retirement to pursue his dreams of 
owning his own building and construction firm. In his personal life, 
Mr. Hardy has been married to his wife, Florence, for 64 years. The 
Hardy's are blessed with two daughters, Susan Wilson and Sherry 
Starovasnik, and are the proud grandparents of 4 grandsons.
  Mr. Hardy is a member of First Baptist Church in Sylacauga and has 
served in many ministries including Deacon, Building and Grounds 
committee, Carpenters for Christ, and Brotherhood.
  He is an avid deer and turkey hunter as well as a fisherman. In 
addition to working with wood, he likes to garden and spend time with 
his family.
  I wish Mr. Hardy a very happy 90th birthday.

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