[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 96 (Tuesday, June 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. KIRYLO ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 1995
  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Walter and 
Maria Kirylo on 50 glorious years of marriage. This fine couple is 
certainly a testament to the ``American Dream.'' They have shown us all 
that dedication and love can be a great blessing and bring great 
blessings, leading to a happy and successful life and family.
  Walter John Kirylo was born on April 14, 1918 in Cambridge, MA. As a 
member of the U.S. Infantry, Walter served honorably in World War II, 
securing the blessings of liberty and the fruits of freedom for 
generations to come. Shortly after the liberation of Holland in 1944, 
he met Maria Christina Callemeyn. One year later, they were married in 
Maastricht.
  Walter and Maria now live in Ogden, UT, where they enjoy gardening 
and traveling. The pride of their lives are their 8 children and 10 
grandchildren whom they love dearly.
  Like so many others, the life that Walter and Maria have shared has 
been marked by moments of great happiness and great struggle. 
Ultimately, however, their love story has been a beacon of joy and love 
in a world sometimes darkened by loneliness and isolation. I'm sure 
that the entire House of Representatives joins me in expressing our 
gratitude and congratulations to Walter and Maria Kirylo.


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