[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 88 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E922]
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              COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN F. MARSH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 9, 2014

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Benjamin 
F. Marsh, who passed from this life at the age of 87 years. Ben was a 
respected attorney and longtime solicitor for the City of Maumee, Ohio. 
A proud patriot, Ben Marsh's life was one of service to others.
  Born in Sylvania, Ohio, Ben served our nation during World War II as 
a member of the U.S. Navy. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan 
University, he attended George Washington Law School. While at George 
Washington, Ben worked in federal service for the Atomic Energy 
Commission. Upon earning his law degree he first went to Columbus, Ohio 
and then returned to Northwest Ohio to practice law.
  Early in Ben's law career his services were retained by local 
government. In 1963 he became the Maumee solicitor. Always committed to 
public service, Ben decided to run for Congress in 1968, though he was 
not successful against the incumbent. Ben went on to admirably and ably 
chair his county party for many years. With a compassionate world view, 
Ben was named a U.S. Representative to the 1972 general conference of 
UNESCO. He later served on the U.S. Foreign Claims Settlement 
Commission.
  Not one to let retirement end his public service, Ben remained an 
active and engaged citizen. In 1997 Ben was asked by the State 
Department to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina to help oversee local 
elections. He served on the Ohio Elections Commission and was a co-
chairman in 2007 of a study committee on Lucas County governance. He 
also briefly served on the Lucas County Board of Elections.
  Perhaps Ben's greatest legacy is his family. He and his wife Martha 
were married for 62 years and together raised a son and daughter. They 
shared in the joy of their five grandchildren. We know that Ben's 
family will find comfort in memory and the gift of his life.
  Ben Marsh was an outstanding citizen, keen intellect, accomplished 
lawyer, and a devoted patriot at home and abroad. He embodied the 
meaning of the words ``enlightened citizen.'' His kind nature and sense 
of humor made him a bridge builder at every level he served. Our 
community has been bettered by his lifelong dedication to it. 
Personally, I am grateful for his advice and counsel so selflessly 
rendered.

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