[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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               CONGRATULATIONS TO ROCCO AND NORMA FERRARO

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 1997

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Rocco and 
Norma Ferraro, of Lake Grove, Long Island, NY, a truly devoted couple 
who will be celebrating their 50th glorious wedding anniversary this 
Saturday. This romance, grown out of a winter's blizzard, has now 
reached the half-century mark, so I rise to congratulate Rocco and 
Norma Ferraro in the celebration of this, their golden anniversary.
  While a snowy blizzard raged outside, Rocco and Norma were married at 
St. Monica's Church in Jamaica, Queens, NY, on February 8, 1947. Over 
the past half-century, Rocco and Norma have rarely failed to 
demonstrate their true devotion and commitment to each other, to their 
family and community.
  During their years of marriage, the hallmark of their lives has been 
a relationship based on faith in God, love of family and mutual respect 
for each other. Rocco and Norma have been blessed with two children, 
Vito and Donna, and are also the proud and devoted grandparents of four 
wonderful grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Matthew, and Stephanie.
  Rocco and Norma's enthusiasm, generosity, good humor, and fellowship 
have touched all that have come to know them. The Ferraros are longtime 
residents of Lake Grove, living in and contributing to the surrounding 
communities that I am privileged to represent in the U.S. House of 
Representatives.
   Mr. Speaker, Rocco and Norma are two individuals who exemplify what 
is good and right about our Nation. Through their love of God, family, 
and this great Nation, they have shown the rest of us the true meaning 
of love. As we begin 1997, it is with great pleasure that I ask my 
colleagues to join with me in extending to Rocco and Norma Ferraro our 
warmest wishes for a wonderful 50th anniversary and fervent hope for 
health and happiness for many years to come. Congratulations.

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