[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING AUBREY AND SYLVIA FARB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Aubrey and Sylvia Farb of 
Houston, Texas, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary on May 26, 
1998. Throughout their lives, Aubrey and Sylvia have provided 
tremendous examples of public service, contributing unselfishly to 
numerous causes while raising a fine family.
  Originally from Galveston, Aubrey Farb moved to Houston to attend The 
Rice Institute, known today as Rice University. Because of his academic 
record, he was selected during the war to attend Japanese language 
school and become a Japanese interrogation officer. When he returned, 
he obtained his Master's degree from Columbia University.
  Sylvia Farb attended The University of Texas at Austin and graduated 
shortly before moving back to Houston. In July 1947, Aubrey and Sylvia 
were invited by mutual friends to play bridge, a hobby they both enjoy. 
In Aubrey's words, ``they have been playing bridge ever since.'' In 
fact, they play weekly and have become Grandmasters.
  In May 1948, Aubrey and Sylvia were married in Houston, where they 
have lived during their entire 50 years of marriage. Aubrey worked as a 
CPA and Sylvia was a stay-at-home mother; both also volunteered their 
time to help others. The Farbs have been active in politics, the arts, 
and with the homeless. Their contributions to the community are many. 
Additionally, they started the Aubrey and Sylvia Community Service Fund 
at Congregation Emanu El to help with the synagogue's charitable 
projects.
  Over the years, Aubrey and Sylvia have instilled their values and 
generosity in their children and grandchildren. The Farbs have four 
daughters, Helene, Roberta, Susan, and Loretta and three ``sons by 
choice'', Robert Scolnick, Douglas Colton, and David Morris, and six 
grandchildren--Leslie Scolnick and her husband Marc, Jonathan Scolnick, 
Evan and Julia Colton, and Hannah and Shara Morris.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Aubrey and Sylvia Farb on the 
occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and commend them on a 
lifetime of achievement. Their commitment not only to one another, but 
to others as well, is an example for all of us. May the coming years 
bring good health, happiness, and time to enjoy their children and 
grandchildren. On this joyous occasion, I am pleased to join their 
family, friends, and community in saying congratulations and thank you.




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