[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E888-E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF BERNARD ``GENE'' HELMICK

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bernard 
``Gene'' Helmick, 78, who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Mercy 
Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital.
  Gene was born on November 4, 1940 in Cowen, West Virginia, and was a 
1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he played football 
under Coach Tony Mason, whom he greatly admired. Gene then went on to 
attend and play football at Arizona State University.
  He later returned to the Valley where he was employed at the General 
Motors Lordstown plant as a waste water treatment technician for 41 
years, retiring in December of 2006. Gene was a member of Our Lady of 
Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, where he was a pizza sale and festival 
volunteer. He was also a member of the Niles Jaycees, Niles Rebounders 
and Frontliners.
  Gene was known to enjoy yard work, home repairs, and attending his 
grandchildren's sporting events and theatrical performances. He was 
also a dedicated Ohio State and Duke basketball fan.
  Memories of Gene will be carried on by his wife, Jennie Nardo 
Helmick, whom he married Oct. 26, 1963; his son, Kevin T. Helmick and 
his wife, Regina of Niles; his daughter, Gina Price of Girard; his 
brother, David L. Helmick and his wife, Joan of Cleveland; and his 
three grandchildren, Makenzie and Matthew Price, and Kasen Helmick.
  Gene was a quiet, gentle man who loved his family with peaceful and 
unwavering devotion. We were raised in the same small-town community of 
Niles, Ohio, and he and his family are lifelong friends of mine. We 
were all very lucky to have him in our lives and, as much as he will be 
missed by us all, Gene will remain with us every day.

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