[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E667]
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               CONGRATULATING GEORGE AND GERMAINE BRIANT

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                           HON. DAVID VITTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2004

  Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize George and 
Germaine Briant, of Hammond, LA. George and Germaine were married on 
July 20, 1921. Having spent over 80 years together, I am proud to honor 
George and Germaine as Louisiana's longest married couple.
  George Briant is a World War I veteran. He was awarded the Purple 
Heart and the French Legion of Honor due to his outstanding service to 
this country. Following in his father's footsteps, their son George 
fought in World War 11. In 1945 at the age of 25, George was killed 
during the filming of a movie while on leave from his military duties.
  On February 14, 2003, the Briants were recognized by the Louisiana 
Family Forum as the longest married couple in Louisiana. A dinner was 
also held in honor of the Briants at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion 
last year. George and Germaine currently reside at Live Oak Village in 
Hammond, where they are often seen happily spending all of their time 
together.
  I come to the floor of the House of Representatives today to 
personally commend and honor the marriage of George and Germaine 
Briant. They serve as living examples of life-long commitment, love, 
courage, and faith. Again, congratulations to George and Germaine on 80 
years of marriage. I wish you a very Happy Anniversary.

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