[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1941]
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      CONGRATULATIONS MARGARET AND GENE BECKHAM--50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Margaret and 
Gene Beckham on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Fifty 
years of marriage is a milestone to be honored, and I appreciate my 
invitation to join with the Beckham's family and friends in celebrating 
this special day.
  On October 15, 1995, the Beckhams will be honored for their 50 years 
of life together. The authors of the Special Occasion Book claim that 
``one reason the celebration of a wedding anniversary is so joyous an 
occasion is that it shows the rest of us that lasting happiness is 
indeed attainable, and that it does become the good fortune of some 
very nice people.'' Margaret and Gene prove that happiness can be found 
in loving another, and I am proud to help recognize their Golden 
Anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, Margaret and Gene have honored the vows they took a half 
century ago. They have proven that the institution of marriage is alive 
and well, and it is my privilege to represent this wonderful couple in 
Congress.

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