[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2550]
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                          ONE FOR TINA DUBLIN

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the wedding 
anniversary of John and Frances Cuellar, a couple from South Texas who 
has been married for 50 years.
  Mr. Speaker, John Cuellar and Frances Gonzales were both born during 
the Depression and derived great family values from having little to 
their name. Family, honesty and love have led them to 50 years of 
happiness. They met while they were independently involved in the 
Catholic Youth Organization in Cuero, Texas.
  After they met, Mr. Cuellar joined the U.S. Navy and was sent to 
Maryland. The couple wed on Dec. 28, 1955 while John was home on leave 
for Christmas. They both moved to Maryland after their marriage to 
start their lives together.
  After his tour in the Navy was over, Mr. Cuellar joined the Texas 
Highway Department and then transitioned into law enforcement with the 
Cuero Police Department. At the close of his professional career, he 
was employed with the U.S. Marshall's office in Victoria, Texas. Mrs. 
Cuellar worked as a deputy county clerk and is now retired. She is a 
licensed nurse and prides herself on being so.
  The Cuellar's raised four children, John Jr., Mike, Ronnie and Tina. 
They have fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Texas is 
honored to have such a fine couple who has served Southern Texas 
faithfully and diligently.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor John and Francis Cuellar and I thank 
you for this time.

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