[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
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      50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF SAMUEL R. AND JESTINE W. FOSTER

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                        HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I want to call to the attention of the House 
a milestone in the lives of an all-American family. Fifty years ago, on 
June 14, 1956, Samuel R. Foster and Jestine Wright were united in a 
marriage that inspires all of us who know them. Both dedicated their 
lives to public service as school teachers and administrators. Early in 
the era of school integration, Sam Foster was selected as principal to 
start a new school, Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South 
Carolina. This was a great challenge for an African-American educator, 
but Sam rose to the challenge and won the respect of students and 
parents, white and black. Sam Foster moved from education to elective 
office and served with distinction in the South Carolina General 
Assembly. He became known throughout the state for his wisdom and 
ability and especially for his facility to see all sides of an issue 
and cut to the essence of an argument. Sam Foster completed his career 
in public service as a commissioner on the South Carolina Employment 
Security Commission. All who know the couple well know that Sam Foster 
has derived much of his wisdom and insight over the years from the 
counsel of his wife, Jestine.
  Two sons were born to Sam and Jestine Foster, Sam and Alan, both of 
whom have been successful in their own right, bringing further 
distinction to their parents.
  Mr. Speaker, I call the Fosters to the attention of the House because 
their marriage and family are exemplary and worthy of recognition 
throughout the Nation.

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