[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 131 (Friday, September 26, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10094-S10095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            JUDGE ROBERT AND HELENE BRANG GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Judge 
Robert and Helene Brang on the occasion of their Golden Wedding 
Anniversary. A long and successful marriage is truly a cause for 
celebration, well worthy of recognition by the United States Senate. 
Their commitment to each other and their family is commendable and a 
great contribution to the tradition of strong American families.
  Robert Francis Brang and Helene Marie Foley met at the University of 
Detroit while both were students. Helene was a reporter for the Varsity 
News and Bob was the President of the Student Union. They met on the 
steps of the Commerce and Finance Building when Helene approached him 
for an interview.
  They were married at St. Scholastica's Catholic Church in Detroit on 
October 4, 1947. In 1956, Robert and Helene moved their growing family 
from their home in Detroit to Redford Township where they reside to 
this day. Bob practiced law and Helene reared 8 wonderful children. In 
1968, Bob was elected a Judge for the 17th District Court and retained 
that position until his retirement.
  Mr. President, on October 4, Robert and Helene will have celebrated 
fifty years together. Their children--Kathleen, Robert, Mary, William, 
Barry, Stephen, Daniel, and Patrick--along with their twelve 
grandchildren--Diana, Laura, Rob, Patrick, Amy, Beth, Adam, Kellie, 
Sarah, Kaitlyn, Dakota, and Austin--will join with them in celebration.
  Martin Luther once wrote: ``There is no more lovely, friendly and 
charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.'' 
Robert and Helene are blessed to enjoy such a strong and enduring bond. 
On behalf of the United States Senate, I wish them a happy anniversary 
and many more years of joy.

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