[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 206 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2439]
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             50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO JOHN AND MARY GAIL

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                            HON. JON D. FOX

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 21, 1995

  Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
John and Mary Gail on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. 
John and Mary were married on December 29, 1945, at St. Rose of Lima in 
West Philadelphia. They have been residents of Montgomery County, PA 
for 40 years, first in Merion Park and then in Bala Cynwyd, where they 
still live today.
  Both John and Mary were born and raised in West Philadelphia, but 
they have made a mark in their Montgomery County community. They 
participate in local charities like the local Meals on Wheels Program. 
John and Mary are lifelong members of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 
and remain active in St. Margaret's Parish in Narbeth.
  John and Mary are two people with diverse talents--she the studious 
valedictorian at West Catholic Girls High, he the accomplished 
community theater performer--who together make a perfect pair. And now 
after a half-century together, they can take pride and comfort in their 
greatest achievement; together they raised a wonderful family. The 
Gails have four children; Brian, Barry, Kevin, and Eileen. John and 
Mary are proud grandparents to nine granddaughters and eight grandsons.
  On December 30, the entire Gail family will gather at Philadelphia 
County Club to celebrate John and Mary's ``Golden Jubilee.'' Let me add 
my best wishes for a wonderful golden anniversary. As John and Mary 
look back on their wonderful years together, on the life they built and 
the family they raised, all of us should raise our glasses to them and 
say simply ``well done.'' Congratulations to this terrific couple!

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