[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 116 (Thursday, July 31, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10609-S10610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JOSEPH AND VIVIAN 
                                SAFRANEK

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Joseph 
and Vivian Safranek for a marriage that has lasted 60 years. It was in 
1942 in the town of Iron Mountain, MI that Joseph first offered Vivian 
a ride home after working at the Pine Mountain ski tournament. She 
accepted the ride and soon after accepted his marriage proposal. On 
September 18, 1943 in Kingsford, MI's Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the 
two celebrated their union.
  After 7 years and two children, Joseph and Vivian decided to make the 
move to the great State of Wisconsin. The 1950s and 60s were hard times 
for the Safraneks. They lived in the west side of Milwaukee in a small 
apartment with no running water. Joseph worked as a route salesman for 
the Milwaukee Cheese Co. and then at the Continental Baking Co. And 
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though money was tight, there was always more than enough good 
Wisconsin cheese and Wonder bread to go around.
  Sixty years is a long time and a lot of memories. Their successful 
union could be measured in years or even tender moments. But even more 
impressive a measure is their four wonderful children and seven 
grandchildren.
  A marriage of 60 years is an impressive and rare accomplishment. 
Today, I express my deepest admiration for the Safraneks--the love, the 
laughter, the family and the marriage that, while not born in 
Wisconsin, symbolizes Wisconsin and its values at their best.

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