[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 113 (Thursday, July 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            HAPPY 53D ANNIVERSARY TO HELEN AND HUBERT JOLLY

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 13, 1995
  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a couple who has 
endured the test of time. Today, Hubert and Helen Jolly are celebrating 
their 53d wedding anniversary.
  They met at a high school dance in Albany, NY--two young people from 
adjoining boys and girls schools. Soon after, they fell in love and on 
July 13, 1942, Helen and Hubert made a commitment to spend their lives 
together, a commitment they have taken very seriously.
  In these days of disintegrating families, it is reassuring to see a 
strong, stable marriage built on love, respect, and trust. They show 
the rest of us by example that a marriage can truly endure. Their 
faith, loyalty, and sense of humor has been a great example to their 7 
children and 10 grandchildren. Their willingness to help others by 
giving their time and service to their church, scouts, little league, 
PTA, and other organizations throughout their lives has been greatly 
appreciated by their family and friends.
  While the families have spread across the country, not a Christmas 
goes by where their children and grandchildren don't think of Helen and 
Herb's wonderful Christmas Eve celebrations filled with good food, 
drinks, and lots of laughter and joy. Although the entire family cannot 
celebrate together, the traditions are carried on through the 
generations.
  A World War II veteran, Herb is active with the VFM and has marched 
in dozens of parades proudly wearing his uniform. A lifelong humorist, 
Herb can still reel off a dozen jokes on any topic at the drop of a 
hat. Helen is a dynamic and energetic woman and her children and 
grandchildren often have a hard time keeping up with her fast pace. 
Together, they blossomed into a strong family that is on 53 years and 
growing. Their newest grandchild is due in November and two of their 
granddaughters are getting married this year.
  With so much talk on reinstalling traditional family values, this 
event deserves special recognition. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Hubert and Helen good health and many more happy years 
together.


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