[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 16 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E192-E193]
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COMMEMORATING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. ROBERT KELLY

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 1997

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a truly remarkable 
accomplishment. On

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January 29 Robert and Mildred Kelly celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary. It is with great respect and admiration that I offer them 
my congratulations on reaching this glorious milestone.
  It seems that Robert and Mildred understand devotion to one another, 
as well as, to family, friends and community. They are a shining 
example of all that is good in life. For 55 years, Robert worked as a 
union carpenter and is highly respected in his field. Mildred, Mimi to 
those close to her, is truly an angel. One is always delighted to see 
the two of them on one's doorstep, know that Mimi is delivering one of 
her special homemade angelfood cakes with her buttercream frosting and 
other homemade goodies. Their thoughtful acts of kindness are unlimited 
and they are always at the side of a family member, friend or neighbor 
in need of assistance.
  I recall the day I met these fine folks. I was at a local shopping 
center where I had just purchased a large item. I was in the parking 
lot struggling with the item as I was trying to fit it into the trunk 
of my car. Robert and Mildred noticed my situation and offered to help. 
Robert and Mildred graciously loaded the item into their trunk and 
followed me to my home, some 15 miles out of their way. With smiles on 
their faces they said they were glad to be able to help me out. This 
gesture of kindness is just one example of what makes this couple so 
very special.
   Mr. Speaker, Robert and Mildred Kelly's dedicated service to each 
other, to their family, and to their fellow citizens has set a 
tremendous example for the Nation. I wish them many more happy years of 
marriage and it is my great pleasure to represent them in the U.S. 
Congress.

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