[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E587-E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF DAN AND BEV GANZ

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 1999

  Mrs. McCarthy of New York. Mr. Speaker, March 27, 1999 marks the 50th 
anniversary of the wedding of Daniel M. Ganz and Beverlee Kaufman, 
familiarly known as Dan and Bev Ganz. The two are currently residing in 
Boca Raton, Florida, but for more than 35 years they were residents of 
Rockville Centre, New York. In a fashion fitting such an occasion they 
will be celebrating this anniversary with their two children, family, 
and close friends.
  For many years Beverlee and Danny Ganz lived in Rockville Centre, 
Long Island, where

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they raised their family and were active in community affairs. Dan was 
particularly active with the Recreation Department as a volunteer 
working with untold numbers to improve their tennis skills.
  The couple sent their children to the Rockville Centre public school 
system. From here their son and daughter, David and Sandy, went to find 
success both academically and in their respective careers. David went 
off to Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., and their daughter 
Sandy, after receiving South Side High's Laurel Award, went on to 
Northeastern University in Boston.
  After earning a masters degree in physical therapy Sandy became an 
associate director of physical therapy at the Hospital for Special 
Therapy in Manhattan. She would later go on to become the director for 
the Amsterdam Nursing Home division and author a number of physical 
therapy treatments.
  David became a lawyer, practicing in New York City and New Jersey and 
served a two year term as president of the American Numismatic 
Association. He is currently serving as the Mayor of Fair Lawn, New 
Jersey and has just published his 14th book-length work.
  It's rare today that any couple can spend a half century in wedded 
bliss, but this is a couple that has done just that. Though Dan turns 
80 this October and Bev will be 75 in just a few weeks, they are 
enjoying their golden years together, playing tennis, golf, and 
exploring the Internet.
  After the love between he and his wife, there are two constants in 
Dan's life. He has a heart that keeps on giving and he continues to 
perform magic, which he has done professionally for nearly 70 years. 
With Bev at his side he frequently performs for youngsters with 
terminal diseases, such as AIDS.
  Dan and Bev are wonderful role models for their three beautiful 
grandchildren, Scott, Elyse, and Pam. As this couple gathers with their 
daughter-in-law Kathy, a host of relatives and close family friends I 
would like to wish them well and congratulate them on this wonderful 
achievement.

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