[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO EARL AND MILDRED BURRIS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Earl and Mildred 
Burris for 70 years of marriage.
  Earl and Mildred were married in 1936, and over the course of 70 
years have raised a family that now includes two children, five 
grandchildren, and seven great grand children. Earl and Mildred's 
marriage dates back to the days when Franklin Roosevelt was in the 
White House, and the Berlin Olympic Games preceding Hitler's march 
through Europe. During their time together, they have witnessed such 
historic events as the landing on the moon and the construction and 
destruction of the Berlin Wall.
  They raised their children in an age where they did things together 
as a family and instilled in them the values of service, community, and 
charity. In 1990, the couple moved to Boulder City, Nevada. Since that 
time Earl has been very active in water-related citizens committees, 
and both Earl and Mildred have been active in the church.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Earl and Mildred Burris for their 70 
years of marriage. Their commitment to each other is admirable, and 
should serve as a lesson to us all. I commend and congratulate them, 
and wish them many more anniversaries together.

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