[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 25, 1994]
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         LEON AND RITA BANOV: A SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TURNS FIFTY

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, 50 years ago on May 30, Leon and Rita 
Banov were joined in marriage in an memorable ceremony at the Savoy 
Plaza in New York City. Thus began a remarkable marriage that has 
bloosomed and endured for the last half century.
  In truth, the word marriage does not fully capture the scope of the 
special partnership between these two beloved and respected 
Charlestonians. As man and wife, they have been a model of love and 
loyalty. But their relationship has also been an enormously successful 
join venture in a broader sense. They have been professional partners, 
with Leon pursuing a successful career as a physician while Rita 
consulted with patients and managed the business side of his medical 
office. They have been partners in countless volunteer projects in the 
Charleston community, ranging from Boy Scouts to fund-raising for the 
American Cancer Society. And, finally, they have been spiritual 
partners as active and prominent members of the historic Beth Elohim 
Temple in Charleston.
  Mr. President, for all their many accomplishments, I know that the 
Banovs take greatest pride in their children, Alan and Jane; their 
daughter-in-law, Marla, and son-in-law, Les; and their four 
grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel, Leah and Joel. Family has always come 
first for Leon and Rita. However, their partnership has touched the 
lives of many thousands of other people in Charleston.
  Mr. President, it is an honor to join with family and friends in 
congratulating Leon and Rita Banov on this special anniversary. I wish 
them equal success in their next 50 years together.
  Mr. GRASSLEY addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, thank you.

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