[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
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     HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, HENRY AND BARBARA WIRSTSHAFTER

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
two very extraordinary Americans who are celebrating their 50th wedding 
anniversary--Henry and Barbara Wirstschafter.
  Henry and Barbara are a joy to know. Perky, humorous, and filled with 
the spirit of life, the two share their love and their youthful spirit 
with their four children: Gary, Joy, Robert and Greg, and their six 
grandchildren.
  For many years, the two have participated in the life of the 
community. Henry and Barbara met back in 1953, and were married in June 
of 1954 in McGee, Arkansas. Since that time they have had the 
opportunity to tour the country. They even saw the world come together 
when they volunteered for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  In addition, they recognize the special needs of the community. Henry 
and Barbara have been loyal and dedicated in helping the less 
fortunate. They assist the hungry with their involvement with Meals on 
Wheels, and they assist the poor by providing families with affordable 
housing units. Their loyalty and dedication to assisting others is a 
true virtue.
  Surely their secret to a long happy life together is to be warm, 
outgoing, motivated, optimistic, and to be of service to others. For 
Henry and Barbara, their marriage has been filled with many wonderful 
memories. All who know Henry and Barbara have been charmed by their 
presence. Happy 50th wedding anniversary, and best wishes.

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