[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 135 (Friday, September 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 23, 1994]
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                 DeLAURO HONORS MARGARET AND JOHN SMITH

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 23, 1994

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, September 23, Margaret Coyne 
Smith and John Edward Smith of New Haven, CT will mark their 50th 
wedding anniversary. Over the years, the Smiths have devoted themselves 
to the needs of their family and community. I feel privileged to be 
able to congratulate them on this milestone in their lives.
  When the Smiths were first married, John was a fledgling member of 
the New Haven Fire Department. Fifty years later, at the age of 75, 
John continues to serve the citizens of New Haven as chief of the fire 
department. His devotion to his work and to his city have only grown 
over the years.
  During a time when many families have left the city for the suburbs, 
the Smiths have committed themselves to supporting and enriching their 
community. John and Margaret were born and raised in the Newhallville 
section of New Haven and chose to make the city their lifelong home. 
Three of their four children also reside in the New Haven area.
  On September 25, the Smiths will be celebrating 50 years of marriage, 
surrounded by their family and the many friends they have made over the 
years. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to acknowledge them for their commitment 
to each other and their community.

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