[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17203]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       IN MEMORY OF KENNETH BLAND

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Kenneth Bland, who 
passed away on August 27, 2000. Kenneth was born on June 11, 1933 in 
Cadiz, Ohio to George and Bernice Bland.
  Kenneth was a retired coal miner with Y&O Coal Company Nelms No. 2 
mine near Cadiz. He served his country in the Army during the Korean 
war. Kenneth was the father and stepfather of six wonderful children; 
James, John, Jana, Jennifer, Robert and Lesley. Kenneth's family also 
included four grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay my last respects to a 
man who gave so much of himself to his community, his area and his 
family. Kenneth will be missed by all whose lives he touched. I am 
honored to have represented him and proud to call him a constituent and 
a friend.

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