[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. HUTCHINS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2003

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Winnie Hollis 
Hutchins and John Lee Hutchins on the occasion of their 50th wedding 
anniversary.
  Married on March 18, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey, Mr. and Mrs. 
Hutchins have made New Jersey their home. During their marriage they 
have striven to promote strong ideals of family, education, and 
community service to their five daughters, seven grandchildren, and 
four great-grandchildren.
  Through both their church and independent community activism, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hutchins have devoted time to strengthening our community and to 
enriching the lives of all of those with whom they have come into 
contact. As they gather on March 14, 2003, to celebrate this wonderful 
occasion with family and friends, they set an example to those around 
them to the wonderful gifts that life has to offer.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues here in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me today as I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins 
on this joyous occasion and wish them health and happiness as they 
continue their journey together.

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