[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                A TRIBUTE TO MELVIN AND JOSEPHINE CARLSON

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, on June 9, 1945, Melvin and Josephine Carlson 
were married in the Holy Name Church in West Roxbury, MA.
  That is 50 years, for those of you who may not be mathematically 
inclined. On the occasion of this monumental anniversary, I must take 
time out to pay tribute to their lives together.
  Melvin and Joey met at Fort Devens Army Base in Ayer, MA. For Melvin, 
an illustrious military career was in the works. A World War II combat 
veteran of Guadalcanal and Bourgainville fighting, he holds Legion of 
Merit, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge honors. He is also 
authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit badge.
  Melvin worked for General Electric, and is recently retired from New 
England Confectionery Co. as director of research and development.
  Josephine, a graduate of Regis College in Weston, MA, taught 
elementary students at St. Dominici's School in Brookline, MA. These 
days, it is reported that she spends some of her time gardening, 
reading, and making afghans for her grandchildren.
  Speaking of children, Melvin and Josephine have three: Joseph Eric, 
Richard Melvin, and Elaine Marie, each of who coincidentally went to 
Boston College. Melvin and Joey have two grandchildren: Heather Ann and 
Eric Joseph Carlson.
  I hear that, in addition to spending as much time as possible with 
their children and grandchildren, they are very active in their church, 
and they are loved by many good friends, both old and new.
  Fifty years is quite an achievement. I hope my colleagues will join 
me in wishing Melvin and Josephine Carlson many more memorable years 
together. Congratulations and happy anniversary.


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