[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 23782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      SPECIALIST RICHARD A. HARDY

  (Mr. NEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. NEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to reflect upon the service and 
life of a great American, Specialist Richard A. Hardy, who was killed 
in action while fulfilling his duty to the United States of America.
  Specialist Hardy was born in Timken, OH, and last resided in 
Newcomerstown, OH. He was assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 69th 
Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, out of Fort Benning, GA. 
Specialist Hardy gave the last full measure of devotion to his country 
in Ar Ramadi, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Madam Speaker, Specialist Hardy represents the best that America has 
to offer. I want to give my heartfelt condolences to the family and 
friends of Specialist Hardy. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. May 
God rest his soul.

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