[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 190 (Monday, December 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING NATALA K. (TALLY) HART UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE OHIO STATE 
                               UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2011

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Natala 
K. (Tally) Hart upon her retirement from The Ohio State University.
  Expressing how much Tally Hart has meant to The Ohio State University 
and the many students who have felt the impact of her unwavering 
commitment to higher education remains no easy task. As a graduate of 
Ohio State and an admirer of this remarkable person, it gives me great 
pleasure to add my personal appreciation.
  For over three decades, Tally has dedicated herself to helping 
students achieve their dreams of attending college. After serving at 
various institutions around the country, in 1996 she was hired as Ohio 
State's Director of Financial Aid. In this position she gained national 
recognition for not only her unrivaled ability to obtain funding for 
students, but also the strength of her character and the sincerity of 
her efforts. In 2006 Tally was named Senior Advisor for Economic 
Access. In this role she was given the opportunity to lead a new 
program that allowed her to create programs that benefit thousands of 
disadvantaged students and make Ohio State a leader in college access 
and success initiatives.
  Upon her retirement, Tally will leave behind a legacy that will 
permeate throughout central Ohio for years to come. Like fellow 
Buckeyes before her, she has become a beloved figure at our school. 
Through her selfless pursuits and deep passion for Ohio State, Tally 
has added greatly to the school's storied history and rich tradition.
  While she is moving on to the next phase in her life, Tally will 
surely never stop doing what she loves: helping others. On behalf of 
the citizens of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I would like to 
wish Tally the best of luck and thank her for her devotion to Ohio 
State.

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