[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING THE NICHOLS
               CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Madam President, families are the cornerstone of 
America. It is both instructive and important to honor those who have 
taken the commitment of ``til death us do part'' seriously, 
demonstrating successfully the timeless principles of love, honor, and 
fidelity. These characteristics make our country strong.
  I rise today to honor Mr. Loren and Mrs. Orpha Nichols of Savannah, 
MO, who on March 28, 1996, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 
My wife, Janet, and I look forward to the day we can celebrate a 
similar milestone. The Nichols' 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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