[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STANBRIDGE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Donald and 
Shirley Stanbridge on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 
They were married on November 5, 1948.
  Don and Shirley were introduced by Shirley's mother in 1945 and began 
dating shortly thereafter. Don entered the service in 1946 and asked 
for Shirley's hand in marriage in 1947. They have resided in St. Clair 
Shores, Michigan, for 45 years where they raised two children, and now 
enjoy three grandchildren.
  Throughout their fifty years together they have dedicated themselves 
to their family, their church--Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Eastpointe 
and now St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Roseville, and their local 
community.
  A long and successful marriage is truly a cause for celebration, well 
worthy of recognition by the United States Senate. The Stanbridge's 
commitment to each other and their family is commendable and a great 
contribution to the tradition of strong American families.
  Martin Luther once wrote: There is no more lovely, friendly and 
charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.'' 
They are blessed to enjoy the special bond of a strong, enduring 
marriage.
  I want to express my congratulations and happy anniversary to Donald 
and Shirley Stanbridge on this day, November 5, 1998, and I wish them 
many more years of joy in marriage.

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