[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN AND VERONICA DePHILLIPS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 1997

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Benjamin and Veronica DePhillips on their 50 years of marriage. 
Benjamin and Veronica DePhillips are constituents of mine from Chicago, 
IL.
  On June 15, 1947, Benjamin and Veronica took their vows at Five Holy 
Martyrs in Chicago, IL. This June marks 50 years of sharing their 
lives, dreams, work, struggles, and commitment to each other. The 
DePhillips were blessed with four fine children: Russell, Brian, Tina, 
and Kevin. Also, Benjamin and Veronica are the proud grandparents of 
two wonderful grandchildren, Danielle and Christopher.
  The DePhillips have been members of the 23d ward for over 44 years. 
Now retired, Mrs. DePhillips worked at the Park District and Mr. 
DePhillips worked at the Department of Transportation in Illinois. 
Their devotion to the community and to each other is evident.
  Mr. Speaker, the occasion of a 50-year wedding anniversary is truly 
worthy of a great celebration and I am pleased to offer my most hearty 
congratulations to the DePhillips on the occasion of their 50th wedding 
anniversary.

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