[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO ELVA AND JOSEPH RIBAUDO

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. TONY P. HALL

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a very special 
couple Elva and Joseph Ribaudo. Elva and Joseph's love for each other, 
their community, and children exemplify the old-fashioned values this 
country was founded on. Recently they celebrated a milestone few 
couples reach. Elva and Joseph Ribaubo celebrated fifty years of 
marriage.
  To mark the milestone, a party was recently held in Fresno, 
California, where over 60 people turned out to honor this wonderful 
couple. Among the quests were their two beautiful children and their 
four adorable grandchildren.
  In 1952, three years after getting married, the young couple moved 
into their first house. They still live in that house 47 years later. 
As this century come to a close they have no plans of moving out of 
their beloved home. their devotion to this home, neighborhood, and 
community is unequaled.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
honoring Elva and Joseph Ribaudo. their steadfast love, their devotion 
to their community, neighborhood and home and their love of children 
are qualities every American should strive to duplicate.

                          ____________________