[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 43 (Thursday, March 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
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       COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF LEONARD AND GRACE PAULSON

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                           HON. JOHN R. THUNE

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 1999

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. and Mrs. 
Leonard Paulson of Clark, South Dakota, on their fiftieth wedding 
anniversary. The Paulsons were married on March 19, 1949 at Garden 
City, South Dakota. There they lived, worked and raised six children, 
James, Sandra, David, Chantel, Bruce, and Lori. Leonard and Grace were 
exceptional role models for their family and strived to give their 
children a solid Christian home. And today, all six of their children 
reside in South Dakota with their families.
  Throughout the past 50 years, Mr. and Mrs. Paulson have been active 
members of our community. As members of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
both Leonard and Grace served their fellow members through various 
church activities and organizations. Leonard also served on several 
agricultural and educational boards in the Clark County area, and 
continues to be a member of the Clark Lions Club. Grace continues to 
serve in the church, and is also active in the Clark Lady Lions Club.
  Today, Mr. and Mrs. Paulson reside in the same farm house since the 
day of their marriage in 1949. They enjoy spending time with their 
children and grandchildren, both at their farm and at their cabin on 
Lake Kampeska.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize this 
outstanding American couple. It is obvious to me that Leonard and Grace 
worked as a team to raise their family and give back to their community 
through service. The dedication they demonstrate to the institution of 
marriage and our community provides many Americans with an example to 
follow. I invite my colleagues to join in extending our congratulations 
on this milestone occasion to Leonard and Grace Paulson and with best 
wishes for health and happiness in the years ahead.

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