[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9420-S9421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE WRIGHTS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, families are the cornerstone of America. 
Individuals from strong families contribute to the society. In an era 
when nearly half of all couples married today will see their union 
dissolve into divorce, I believe it is both instructive and important 
to honor those who have taken the commitment of ``till death us do 
part'' seriously, demonstrating successfully the timeless principles of 
love, honor, and fidelity. These characteristics make our country 
strong.
  For these important reasons, I rise today to honor Lonnie and Regina 
Wright of Goshen, Arkansas, who on August 4, 1998, will celebrate their 
50th

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wedding anniversary. My wife, Janet, and I look forward to the day we 
can celebrate a similar milestone. The Wrights' commitment to the 
principles and values of their marriage deserves to be saluted and 
recognized.

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