[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E739]
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       ON THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MILDRED AND JOHN BURDA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the enduring commitment of 
two people to each other on the 50th wedding anniversary of Mildred and 
John Burda of Ohio.
  Both Mildred and John are native Ohioans; Mildred hailed from Canton, 
and John from Cleveland. They married in 1947, raised a family, built 
careers and nurtured their love for each other in the Cleveland area. 
John studied nights and mornings to earn his associate's degree at John 
Carroll University and Mildred typed his papers. John worked his way up 
the ladder at Cleveland Electric Illuminating, starting as a lineman 
and rising to supervising foreman after 40 years. Mildred raised their 
four children. When the youngest graduated high school, Mildred went to 
work as a bookkeeper at the Church of the Sacred Heart, where she 
worked for 15 years.
  As recalled by their children, Mildred and John were always 
supportive of and affectionate with each other. When their young 
friends would come over for Mildred's chop suey, they would be treated 
to Mildred and John, holding hands as if they had just returned from 
their first date.
  In retirement, both are active. They are engaged with their community 
as members of their parish council. They travel widely visiting 
children around the country. They also cross-country ski in Cleveland's 
snowy winters, cycle and walk.
  Their enduring love for each other is a gift to all who know them. 
After 50 years, both Mildred and John are sure that if they had their 
lives to do over again, they would spend them with each other.

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