[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. DONALD AND ROSEMARY RAHABY UPON THEIR 50TH 
                          WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                               speech of

                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2007

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor, acknowledge, and 
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Rosemary Rahaby upon their 50th 
wedding anniversary.
  As beloved area leaders, both Donald and Rosemary have dedicated 
their lives to serving our community. During his distinguished career 
in the United States Army, Donald met Rosemary while stationed in the 
Detroit area. Soon after, they were engaged and later married at the 
Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, on July 6, 1957. 
After leaving the military, Donald served as the executive vice-
president of Masco Corporation before ascending to president of Flint & 
Walling, Incorporated, which are both Michigan-based manufacturing 
businesses. Today, Donald is the president of American Dryer, 
Incorporated, another manufacturing company based in Livonia, Michigan.
  Throughout their marriage, Rosemary has been a devoted wife and 
homemaker. She serves as parishioner in Our Lady of Victory Church in 
Northville and graciously volunteers her time at Providence Hospital in 
Southfield, Michigan. Together, Donald and Rosemary are the loving 
parents of four children, David, Susan, Linda, and Daniel, and of 12 
grandchildren, Danielle, Ashley, Paul, Patrick, Alexander, Michael, 
Brian, Emily, Meghan, Kaitlyn, Matthew, and Jennifer.
  Madam Speaker, through their service, guidance, and generosity, 
Donald and Rosemary have played an important role in their family and 
community. They have led their children into successful marriages and 
careers, and helped them become well-respected members of their 
communities. Today, as we recognize their 50th wedding anniversary, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Donald and 
Rosemary Rahaby's eternal dedication to each other and selfless service 
to our community and our country.

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