[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
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        CELEBRATING HAL AND TINA SMITH FOR 65 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hal and Tina Smith 
for the dedication they have shown to each other over their 65 years of 
marriage.
  On June 1, 1940, Hal Smith and Tina Ball were married. Through 3 
children, 8 grandchildren and 4 (soon to be five) great-grandchildren, 
they have been a shining example of unconditional love and mutual 
respect for each other and those they come to meet.
  This dedication to, and respect for, each other has been the key to a 
successful marriage for all these years. During their life together, 
they have raised a beautiful family--a family strengthened by the 
strong morals and humanistic values they embodied for their children.
  They have lived their lives free from regret and have persevered and 
overcome any trial that has come their way. Hal and Tina have always 
held family to be paramount and have engendered this legacy of love in 
their children.
  Aside from the strong family values that they have demonstrated, they 
also have a love of travel, and they have always emphasized the 
importance of learning and education in their family, which echoes 
their strong belief that they must leave this world a better place than 
they found it. Tina expressed this through her work with museums; Hal 
through his political career.
  Mr. Speaker, these 2 individuals have been like a second set of 
parents to my wife, Laurie and I. They are a very important part of our 
lives. Their great influence has been a constant in our lives as they 
have loved and supported us over the years and throughout my political 
career. We are proud to be among the privileged group they call their 
friends. Their commitment to each other and to their community is 
deserving of recognition and honor, so it is a pleasure for me today to 
salute this marvelous couple. I encourage all of my colleagues to 
salute such wonderful examples of family values, like Hal and Tina 
Smith.

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