[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 106 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
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                    TRIBUTE TO LYLE AND MARY MAPLES

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 1996

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
Lyle and Mary Maples of Lenoir City, TN, upon the occasion of their 
golden wedding anniversary on July 27, 1996. In this day and age where 
family values are much discussed, I can think of no greater testament 
to life, love, honor, and family values than the commitment of a 50 
year marriage.
  Lyle and Mary worked until retirement in Oak Ridge, TN. Lyle worked 
at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Mary worked for the Atomic 
Energy Commission. Their contributions to the ``golden days'' of Oak 
Ridge on projects of immense significance are appreciated by all 
Americans.
  Along the way, they built a home and raised a family. They have three 
children, Mary Ann, Jim and Bob. Mary Ann is a master educator at 
Lenoir City High School; Jim is a district manager at Goody's Corp. in 
Knoxville and Bob is a lobbyist in Washington, DC. Lyle and Mary are 
equally as proud of their grandchildren; three boys--Clay Stewart, 
Jesse and Joe Maples and two granddaughters--Mary Lee Stewart and Becca 
Maples. A family raised in Tennessee and working to better their 
community, State and Nation.
  Lyle and Mary are active members of their community and their church, 
Central United Methodist. Their good deeds and works are appreciated by 
civic leaders, friends, and neighbors.
  Mr. Speaker, I join Lyle and Mary's family, friends, and the Lenoir 
City community in recognizing this milestone and wish them many more 
years of life and love.

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