[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 206 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2439-E2440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA AND JULIE WETTER

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 21, 1995

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my aunt and 
uncle, Sylvia and Julie Wetter, who celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary on November 11, 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, Sylvia and Julie Wetter were married on November 11, 
1945 and were long-time residents of Bronx, NY. For the past seven 
years, they have lived in Atlanta, GA.
  Their marriage has been blessed by the birth of two children, Alice 
Wetter Paul of Marietta, GA and David Wetter of Bronx, NY. Alice is 
married to Danny Paul, and they have two lovely daughters, Michelle and 
Jillian.
  Throughout their lives, Sylvia and Julie Wetter have committed 
themselves to serving the Nation and community.
  Julie worked for years with the U.S. Postal Service before moving on 
to Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
  Sylvia, my father's sister, has been an animal rights activist and 
has been very involved as a volunteer assisting those who have been 
afflicted with multiple sclerosis. During World War II, Sylvia worked 
for the coordinator for international affairs at the Department of 
Commerce.
  Julie Wetter served with great distinction with the 83d Division of 
the 9th Army during World War II. In fact, Julie was drafted when 
former Secretary of War Simpson selected the ball with his birthdate as 
the first group of young men to serve our Nation during the war. Julie 
served 5 years in the infantry, rising to the rank of staff sergeant.
  Julie was the first in his division to reach the Rhine River, served 
in the Battle of The Bulge, and was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver 
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and Purple Heart for his service to his Nation and the cause of world 
freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, Sylvia and Julie Wetter are two individuals who 
exemplify what is good and right about our Nation. They have served 
their Nation and community with pride, they have raised a wonderful 
family and they have shared a love that has lasted more than 50 years. 
I also want them to know that I love them very much.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and congratulating Sylvia 
and Julie Wetter on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, and 
I know that their Congressman and my colleague, John Lewis, shares my 
heartfelt sentiments in wishing them the best.

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