[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16553]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TOM HARDY

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2005

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker:
  Whereas, Tom Hardy has provided outstanding service and contributions 
while affiliated with the Ohio Association of Insurance Agents, Inc. 
serving it since 1976 and at different times holding the positions of 
executive vice president and chief executive officer; and
  Whereas, Tom Hardy's many accomplishments include being the creator, 
publisher, and editor of Ohio Insurance magazine and guiding the 
continual growth of the Association with dedication and strong 
leadership; and
  Whereas, Tom Hardy has served on the Board of Directors of the 
Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education at the Ohio State 
University where he received his degree in 1971 as well as giving his 
talents to multiple other organizations within his field; and
  Whereas, Tom Hardy has worked selflessly and with dignity as an 
integral part of various committees of the Independent Insurance Agents 
and Brokers of America, being the longest serving state executor in the 
Nation.
  Therefore, I join with Tom Hardy's family, friends, and the entire 
18th Congressional District of Ohio in commending Tom Hardy for his 
exceptional work and years of service, and wish him the very best in 
his future endeavors.

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