[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 83 (Tuesday, June 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLEMENT AND JESSIE STONE

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to mark a special date in 
the lives of two of my friends, Clement and Jessie Stone, who 
celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this past weekend.
  Mr. Stone is well known to people throughout the world as a 
successful executive, a generous philanthropist, and for his writings 
on topics related to business, management, and positive thinking. 
Millions of people have read his inspirational books, and his 
insightful advice on the above topics has changed countless lives for 
the better. Few people are as well known, well read, or well regarded, 
as Clement Stone and he can truly be proud of all that he has 
accomplished in his rich and long life.
  Despite his considerable wealth, his many awards and recognitions, 
and his international fame, I am certain that the one thing Clement 
Stone values and treasures more than anything else in life is his 
marriage to his high school sweetheart, a union that has lasted three-
quarters of one century. It is almost unheard of for two people to be 
married for 75-years, but Jessie and Clement have not only done so, but 
I am told that their affection and regard for one another has not waned 
one bit since they exchanged vows on June 16, 1923. Without question, 
they are an inspiration to one and all.
  As Clement and Jessie mark this auspicious milestone in their lives 
and their marriage, they will be doing so with friends and family, 
including a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. I 
join all of them in wishing the Stones a happy anniversary and many 
more years of health and happiness.

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