[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 6, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE WEISS' FOR CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, these are trying times for the family in 
America. Unfortunately, too many broken homes have become part of our 
national culture. It is tragic that nearly half of all couples married 
today will see their union dissolve into divorce. The effects of 
divorce on families and particularly the children of broken families 
are devastating. In such an era, I believe it is both instructive and 
important to honor those who have taken the commitment of ``til death 
us do part'' seriously and have successfully demonstrated the timeless 
principles of love, honor, and fidelity, to build a strong family. 
These qualities make our country strong.
  For these important reasons, I rise today to honor Donald and Mattie 
Bell Weiss who on January 20 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 
and will renew their wedding vows. My wife, Janet, and I look forward 
to the day we can celebrate a similar milestone. Don and Mattie's 
commitment to the principles and values of their marriage deserves to 
be saluted and recognized. I wish them and their family all the best as 
they celebrate this substantial marker on their journey together.

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