[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18573]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF GEORGE NASHAR FOR RECEIVING THE NORTH 
                  OLMSTEAD DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
George M. Nashar, dedicated father and community leader, whose lifelong 
service has merited him this year's North Olmsted Democrat of the Year 
Award.
  Born in Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Nashar grew with a strong sense of 
responsibility and family values as the oldest of seven siblings. After 
graduating from Detroit Institute of Technology and Cuyahoga Community 
College, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years. During his 
service, Mr. Nashar bore witness to the Berlin Wall crisis, a harsh 
reality of the Cold War that left a lasting impression upon him, 
strengthening his democratic values and call to civic duty. Back in 
America, after his service, Mr. Nashar fell in love with his wife Donna 
and settled down in Ohio, where the two have been happily married for 
41 years and blessed with three beautiful daughters, Nancy, Nicole, and 
Noelle, and nine lively grandchildren. A devoted husband and father, 
Mr. Nashar has supported his family throughout the years with his 
employment at General Motors. After retirement, Mr. Nashar stayed 
active working for Gerald Fuerst at the Clerk of Courts.
  In addition to being a hard-working and warm-hearted family man, Mr. 
Nashar is an exemplary American citizen because of his enthusiastic 
involvement throughout his local community of North Olmsted. Actively 
committed to his children's education, Mr. Nashar served for several 
years on the St. Richard School Parent Club as President and as 
Chairman of fun and successful fundraisers, in addition to serving for 
12 years on the Magnificat High School Board of Governors. A devote 
Catholic, Mr. Nashar has been ushering for Sunday Mass at St. Richard 
Parish for over 20 years and has made many friends within the church 
community.
  Mr. Nashar goes above and beyond his civic responsibility with 
engagement in the political process. As a member of the North Olmsted 
Democratic Club, serving as its President for two years and repeatedly 
sponsoring their annual picnic, he works to foster unity and political 
awareness. From 1990-2006, Mr. Nashar honorably served as Ward 3 
Councilman for the City of North Olmsted, chairing several committees 
including Streets and Transportation and Safety. During these 16 years 
he was well-respected and repeatedly re-elected by his constituents 
because of his steadfast and earnest dedication to their needs as not 
only a representative, but a friend.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of George M. Nashar, the 2006 North Olmsted Democrat of the Year, whose 
unwavering commitment to serving his family, community, and country has 
left a lasting impression, inspiring those around him.

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