[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO MARY AND ASSO YONO

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my congratulations to Mr. 
Asso Yousif Yono and Mrs. Mary Kenaya Yono on an extraordinary 
occasion. On November 28, 1994, the Yono's celebrate the 75th 
anniversary of their marriage.
  Mr. and Mrs. Yono were born in Telkaif, Iraq, to Chaldean parents. 
They were married at a very young age. Mr. Yono worked to support his 
wife and family as a farmer, barber, and in dentistry for the local 
community. Mrs. Yono worked in the home and cared for their children. 
Mr. amd Mrs. Yono had 12 children, 7 surviving and living in the United 
States today. The Yono's devotion to their family and to each other 
over these past 75 years is truly inspiring.
  The Yono's immigrated to the United States in 1972 to join their 
children, Gabriel Yono, Haniya Kasmarogi, Souad Sheena, Amira Yono, 
Katrin Sesi, Latifa Seman, and Sam Yono.
  Their religious faith and community involvement are key elements in 
their lives. The Yono family is testament to Asso and Mary Yono's 
dedication to and belief in strong family values and hard work.
  My best wishes to this incredible couple and to their family on this 
special event.

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