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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. JIM JORDAN
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the exceptional philanthropy of Dwight and Martha Schar as Ohio's Ashland University celebrates yet another milestone in the couple's generosity to the school.
known as Ashland College) in 1964, majoring in education. He then began his teaching career while also selling houses on the weekends, which soon became the basis of his next career. He joined Ryan Homes full time in 1968, leading the company's acquisition and development work in Ohio and two other states.
vice president in the Washington area. Seven years later, he founded NVHomes, a Virginia-based homebuilder that has become one of the Nation's leaders in home construction. NVHomes was acquired by Ryan Homes in 1987; Dwight continued to lead the company (renamed NVR)
and facility development, contributing more than $60 million in all. Buildings in the College of Education and the College of Nursing bear the Schar name, as do campus athletic and dining facilities—all made possible because of the couple's commitment to the school.
of Ashland University will gather at the newly christened Schar Plaza to mark the opening of three newly renovated residence halls. Funding for these renovations came from the Schars' recent $20 million gift to Ashland University—the largest gift it has ever received.
my sincere thanks to Dwight and Martha Schar for their inspirational, generous support of higher education at Ashland University. Their contributions continue to transform the Ashland campus, enhancing the educational experience for current students and attracting potential students for generations to come.