[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 122 (Wednesday, October 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. WILLIE McCOY

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2000

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Willie and Agnes 
McCoy on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Sixty years of 
marriage is an accomplishment that is worthy of recognition, and I'd 
like to add my wishes for a happy 90th year to Mr. Willie McCoy. He 
celebrated his 90th Birthday on the 4th of September.
  In June of 1940, Willie McCoy and Agnes Green met in Jacksonville, 
Florida. After an instant connection and brief courtship, Willie and 
Agnes were married on November 16, 1940. They were wed in the home of a 
friend by Rev. H.H. Robinson, whose words to them were ``always respect 
each other, and never be too proud to say I'm sorry.'' Upon this 
foundation of respect and humility, coupled with love, honesty, and 
trust, an exemplary marriage was forged.
  Throughout their many years together, they have been blessed with 
seven children, sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and a 
number of wonderful nieces, nephews, and close friends. One of their 
children, Willie, is a very good friend to me and my family.
  To each other, they are gifts from God. To us, they are an example of 
true love and friendship. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to 
join me in honoring Mr. and Mrs. Willie McCoy on their 60th wedding 
anniversary, and Mr. Willie McCoy on his 90th birthday.

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