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Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Howard Pierson, a beloved lifelong resident of Nyack, who passed away peacefully at the end of July at the age of 91.
dedicating his life to his faith, family, and inspiring those around him. A graduate of Tappan Zee High School, he earned 13 varsity letters in four sports before playing baseball at Manhattan College and signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.
spent more than three decades educating and mentoring young people in Rockland County.
athletic director for 15 years. His golf teams won 21 conference championships, and in 1980, Howard became the first African American to win the Metropolitan Golf Association's Amateur Championship.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dorothea; his family; and all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Speaker, may he rest in peace.