[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24075-24076]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF NICHOLAS L. SKORICH

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, I hereby offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and 
friends of Nicholas L. Skorich; and
  Whereas, Nicholas L. Skorich was a hero to his wife of 56 years, 
Teresa, and their three children and three grandchildren; and
  Whereas, Nicholas L. Skorich was a significant part of the National 
Football League for

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fifty years, served in World War II for three years, and was head 
football coach of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania, and was inducted into six Halls of Fame; and
  Whereas, Nicholas L. Skorich will certainly be remembered by all 
those who knew him because of his loving nature towards his family, 
friends, and community; and
  Whereas, the kindness and compassion he showed towards others will 
stand as a reminder to a truly remarkable person. His life and love 
gave joy to all who knew him.
  Therefore, while I understand how words cannot express our grief at 
this most trying of times, I offer this token of profound sympathy to 
the family and friends of Nicholas L. Skorich.

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