[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2134]
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  HONORING ROBERT AND DOROTHY HAKENHOLZ ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 60TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 19, 1999

  Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor two longtime residents of 
Overland Park, Kansas, Robert and Dorothy Hakenholz, who have dedicated 
their lives to God, country and family. Robert and Dorothy recently 
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their two daughters and 
their families from Iowa and Oklahoma.
  Dorothy and Robert, or ``Bob'' as he is known to family and friends, 
were married on September 23rd, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa. Bob began 
working for Standard Oil in 1934. The former Dorothy Lindberg worked 
outside the home as a telephone operator during the early years of 
their marriage.
  In 1944, Bob left his young family to serve on the U.S.S. LST 896 
during World War II where he served as Motor Machinist's Mate, Third 
Class. Meanwhile, Dorothy kept up with her work at the telephone 
company and raised her young daughter Carol with the help of her 
mother. After surviving, with his shipmates, two typhoons near Okinawa, 
Bob was discharged at the end of the war.
  Happily reunited, Bob and Dorothy continued to raise Carol, and soon 
welcomed a second daughter, Janet, to the world. Bob's work with 
Standard oil eventually moved the family from Iowa to Overland Park in 
1962 where he worked until his retirement in 1977. Both Bob and Dorothy 
proceeded to serve in retirement as community volunteers. Bob also 
worked as a manager of field personnel during the 1980 United States 
Census.
  Bob and Dorothy are proud grandparents of four grown grandchildren, 
continue to live in Overland Park, Kansas, and remain active members of 
Faith Lutheran Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. Bob also remains 
committed to working on his golf handicap.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Bob and Dorothy on a 
remarkable 60 years of marriage.

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