[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
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                 CONGRATULATIONS MR. AND MRS. JOHN IZZO

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 1996

  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor a 
very special couple, Frank and Ruth Izzo of Elizabeth, NJ. On June 8, 
Mr. and Mrs. Izzo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
  Frank Izzo served his country with distinction in Germany and France 
during World War II, as a member of the United States Army. Ruth Izzo 
worked for a pharmaceutical company for 13 years. the Izzos have two 
children, Marlene and Anthony. In the tradition of his father, Anthony 
dutifully served his country in Vietnam and became a decorated veteran 
of that war. The Izzos have four grandchildren--Darla, Robert, Frank, 
and Christopher--from their daughter Marlene.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my feeling that we can all look to this couple for 
inspiration. In a time when divorce rates are astoundingly high and 
society is suffering as a result of this, the Izzos show us that it is 
possible for married partners to work, raise children, and remain 
happily committed to each other. I would like to wish them many more 
years.

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