[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 39 (Monday, April 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING CHARLES AND BERNICE COVELLI UPON THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DAVID D. PHELPS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2000

  Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and honor the 
fiftieth wedding anniversary of Charles and Bernice Covelli. They were 
married fifty years ago last Friday, on March 31, 1950 at the First 
Christian Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. Charles and Bernice 
Covelli were both born in West Frankfort, Illinois, which is in my 
district, and still reside there today. Charles was born to Steve and 
Mary Covelli and Bernice was born Bernice Stephens to Jack and Lydia 
Stephens. Together they have one daughter named Debbie Ricci, who is 
married to Tim Ricci. Debbie and Tim gave Charlie and Bernice two 
wonderful granddaughters named Chelcee and Lacee.
  Charles was the self-employed owner and operator of Covelli's Steve's 
Place and Italian Restaurant in Royalton, Illinois for fifty years. 
Charlie also served in the United States Army and now is retired. 
Bernice was a employee of the Illinois State Board of Education for 
thirty years and is also now retired. In their retirements, Charlie and 
Bernice both enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. Charlie, a 
sports fan, also like attending sporting events and Bernice enjoys 
reading and discussing politics.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all 
my colleagues in the House of Representatives in wishing a happy 
anniversary to Charles and Bernice Covelli. I know that this is a very 
special time for the Covellis, their family and friends, and I am 
honored to have this opportunity to commemorate their fiftieth wedding 
anniversary in the Congressional Record.

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