[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORMAN AND ANN MALONE

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Mayor Norman 
Malone and his wife Ann Malone of La Porte, Texas, as they celebrate 
their 50th wedding anniversary on September 15, 2000. Throughout their 
lives, Norman and Ann have provided tremendous examples of public 
service, contributing unselfishly to numerous causes while raising a 
fine family.
  Ann and Norman are native Texans who have an abiding love for their 
state and community.
  Ann was only 16 years old when she met 20-year-old Navy man Norman 
Malone at a party in Denver Harbor, a subdivision of Houston, Texas. 
They were married on September 15, 1950 at Ann's Mother's house in 
Houston by the Presbyterian minister from her church. The young couple 
honeymooned in San Antonio, Texas.
  Norman was born in Marlin, Texas. He served his country in the U.S. 
Navy for 4 years as Gunner's Mate, and graduated with a B.S. form the 
University of Houston in 1952. He received his Masters' in Education in 
1953. He also attended San Jacinto College, University of Texas, A&M 
University and Prairie View A&M. While in school he was a hard-working 
man of many talents, earning money as a bus driver, butcher, a 
carpenter, a chemical operator. After school he worked 11 years at 
Shell Chemical. He retired after 30 years from the Pasadena Independent 
School system and as a Vocational Director for 17 years.
  As Mayor, Norman Malone has reached out to the people of La Porte, 
not only through his elected office, but through grassroots community 
projects as well. While most people know him as ``Mayor,'' many also 
know him as ``Normy'' the Shriner Clown, who is very involved with the 
Masons.
  Ann is a painter and a genealogist, who is known for being multi-
talented. She has taught school in La Porte and Pasadena, Texas, and 
has worked as a librarian. She has owned a gift shop, dress shop, and 
tearoom.
  The Malone family has deep roots in La Porte, having lived there now 
for 41 years. The Malone's contributions to the community are many. 
Over they years, Ann and Norman have instilled their values and 
generosity in their children and grandchildren. Ann and Norman raised 3 
beautiful children, who all graduated from La Porte High School--
daughter Georgia and sons Scott and Todd. Ann and Norman's 
grandchildren are: Jennifer, Jessica, Meghan, and Charlie.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Ann and Norman Malone on the 
occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and commend them on a 
lifetime of achievement. Their commitment not only to one another, but 
to others as well, is an example for all of us. May the coming years 
bring good health, happiness, and time to enjoy their children and 
grandchildren. On this joyous occasion, I am pleased to join their 
family, friends, and community in saying congratulations and thank you.

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