[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
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                          RICHARD BLANKENSHIP

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2017

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of Richard Blankenship of Hillsboro, Ohio.
  Richard's time here on earth will be remembered by many as serving 
both his community, and his country. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having 
served his country with dedication.
  And that dedication and passion was felt in the Cincinnati and 
Hillsboro communities, where Richard served in a number of different 
roles, influencing the lives of many.
  From the Cincinnati Bengals, to the Southern State Community College, 
to East Clinton High School, where he served as both a coach and a 
teacher. At Finneytown Local Schools, where he taught and held various 
coaching positions, teaching students important lessons of teamwork and 
leadership.
  When Richard retired from teaching in Finneytown in 2003, he said ``I 
will miss being with students and parents, but it's time to hang up my 
gym shoes.''
  Richard, our communities are better for having you here, teaching our 
children, students, and those around you, and changing their lives for 
the better.
  My thoughts are with the Blankenship family.

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