[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E881]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   MR. NAT O'DAY BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2020

  Ms. GRANGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Nat O'Day, 
a North Texan and military veteran, as he celebrates his 90th birthday 
on September 27, 2020.
  Nat spent 20 years of his life serving in the U.S. Army achieving the 
rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served overseas in South Vietnam, Korea, 
Japan, and Germany. Nat played a pivotal role in the modernization of 
our nation's military as he operated a communications system at over 52 
sites across the world and tested flight equipment that is now used as 
today's standard. During his military service, Nat married the love of 
his life, Lynn, and they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together. 
They raised three wonderful children, Robin O'Day Dettmer, Steve Ray 
O'Day, and Tim James O'Day.
  Nat has dedicated his life to our nation and his community in Fort 
Worth, Texas. Following his retirement from the Army, Nat worked for 
the City of Fort Worth for over 25 years. He was a devoted volunteer, 
spending over 20 years and thousands of hours volunteering at the Fort 
Worth Symphony, the Van Cliburn Foundation, and Bass Performance Hall, 
where he and Lynn shared their love of music. He also volunteered every 
Tuesday for 20 years at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 
helping travelers navigate the airport. Nat also dedicated his time to 
the Cook Children's Hospital, where he was rightfully named Volunteer 
of the Year. Nat is committed to helping the people of 12th District of 
Texas, and his business cards that read ``Volunteer Extraordinaire'' 
sum up his dedication and devotion to North Texas.
  I had the great honor and pleasure of having Nat as an advisor on 
military affairs and as the Chairman of my military academy nomination 
board. I could not have done it without Nat's commitment and 
enthusiasm. I am grateful to know and celebrate Nat O'Day. Our Nation 
and my district wouldn't be the same without his decades of 
selflessness and dedication.
  On behalf of the 12th District of Texas, I offer my congratulations 
and best wishes to Nat on his very special birthday.

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