[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             MARVIN NACHLIS

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, 
passed away peacefully in his home from Amyotropic lateral sclerosis 
(ALS), surrounded by family and friends; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Dorothy and 
Arnold Nachlis; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis graduated from Wyoming Valley West High 
School, served in the United States Navy, and earned a combination 
Bachelor's degree and Law Degree from Western State University; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis, after 25 years of practicing law, challenged 
himself to start a new career as a teacher; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis taught math and coached girls' basketball for 
12 years at David Starr Jordan High School in Long Beach, with patience 
and encouragement, always taking an interest in the students' well 
being and potential; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis was devoted to his wife of 35 years, Gayle, 
and took great pride in their two children, Alex and Sara; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis was an avid golfer, devotee of all sports, 
adventurous and curious, always seeking knowledge; and
  Whereas, Marvin Nachlis loved sharing his life with friends and 
family members and was well known for his ever present smile; and
  Therefore, be it remembered that Marvin Nachlis touched the lives of 
many people and will be greatly missed.

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