[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1213-E1214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATIONS TO JACK AND MARCHETA OWEN

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                            HON. FRANK RIGGS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 1998

  Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I want to tell the House of Representatives 
about two very special people from my Congressional District, Jack and 
Marcheta Owen of Del Norte County, California. It is especially 
appropriate to single them out for recognition today, as they approach 
a milestone in their lives: Jack and Marcheta will be celebrating their 
fiftieth wedding anniversary on July 11, 1998.
  Fifty years can be a long time, but in their case it's just the blink 
of an eye. They are a busy couple. They have always taken an active 
interest in their home community of Gasquet and in the affairs of Del 
Norte County in general.
  Del Norte County is a predominately rural region, hundreds of miles 
from the nearest major city. In communities like these, people rely 
more on their neighbors than elsewhere. The people of Gasquet and Del 
Norte County have come to see Jack and Marcheta Owen as people they can 
depend on to make a lasting and positive contribution. The North Coast 
of California is a much better place to live, work and raise a family 
because of Jack and Marcheta Owen. I know the many people whose lives 
they have touched join with me in wishing Jack and Marcheta well as 
they prepare to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
  Over the years, their advice to me personally has been invaluable and 
their friendship

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has been unwavering. On behalf of the United States House of 
Representatives, I am honored to wish them all the best on this very 
joyous occasion.

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