[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 158 (Wednesday, November 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2336]
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    TRIBUTE TO BILLY AND ALICE NIX ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 9, 1999

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to two people who 
I am proud to call my friends, Billy and Alice Nix, on the celebration 
of their 50th wedding anniversary.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing Billy and Alice Nix for 4 years. 
When I'm in Sidney or Ash Flat for parades, Billy drives me in one of 
his antique cars. Billy and Alice are always ready to do their part for 
the community, school, church or business. The Nixes have been active 
members of the community of Ash Flat, Arkansas for over 40 years, where 
they own and run the Ash Flat Livestock Auction. Billy has served on 
the Sharp County Fair Board and the Northeast Arkansas District Fair 
Board. Alice gives her time at the Ash Flat Historical Society where 
she helped the organization publish a book about the history of Ash 
Flat. The Nix family is also involved in the Church of Christ.
  The Nixes cherish their family including their three wonderful 
children Mike, Jan, and Beverly; and their 10 grandchildren and five 
great grand-children. They are perfect examples of good neighbors, 
friends, parents and grandparents. The integrity and dedication of the 
Nixes is a living example to all that know them, especially to 
institutions like marriage. Our community is a better place to live and 
work and raise a family because of their efforts and the care and the 
dedication of Billy and Alice Nix.

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