[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1129-E1130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       TRIBUTE TO MICKEY AND WILMA HIRNI FOR 40 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mickey 
and Wilma Hirni

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on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. the event will be 
celebrated on June 19, 1997.
  Attending Exeter High School in Exeter, CA, these high school 
sweethearts, discovered their love was strong enough to last a 
lifetime, prompting their marriage on June 19, 1957. The Hirnis 
continued to pursue their individual interest after getting married, 
never letting the importance of their relationship escape them. They 
have three children: Marlene, Karrie, and Mark; all of whom are married 
and have children themselves.
  Agriculture has always surrounded the life of Mickey Hirni. Following 
his graduation from Exeter High School he continued his education and 
agricultural interest at California State Polytechnical University. He 
has now become a prominent figure in the community with the success of 
his business, Sierra Western Agricultural Services, Inc. and his 
membership on the school board. As president of the Exeter Lyons Club, 
Mickey Hirni is respected for his adherence to moral values and hard 
work. Among all of his achievements and responsibilities, he reflects 
on his family as the most important aspect of his marriage, both past 
and present.
  Credit for the success of this 40-year anniversary also belongs to 
Wilma Hirni. Having graduated from Exeter High School in 1956, Mrs. 
Hirni pursued her interest in nursing at Fresno City College and is 
currently an operation room registered nurse at the Visalia Center for 
Ambulatory Medicine and Surgery. Her dedication and hard work in the 
area of nursing has made it possible for her to become operating room 
director. Her feelings about her marriage mirror that of Mr. Hirni, and 
during the course of all her responsibilities she has upheld her 
devotion to the marriage.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to the 40th 
wedding anniversary of Mickey and Wilma Hirni. Their commitment to each 
other serves as a model for all men and women and should be held in the 
highest respect. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Mickey and 
Wilma Hirni my best wishes for future success.

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