[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 30 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E231]
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          IN HONOR OF ONE OF AMERICA'S LONGEST MARRIED COUPLES

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2008

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I am thrilled to rise today and 
congratulate an amazing Minnesota couple from White Bear Lake.
  Clarence and Mayme Vail, ages 101 and 99, just celebrated their 83rd 
anniversary, making them perhaps the longest married couple in the 
Nation.
  Sixty years ago their marriage was almost cut tragically short when 
Clarence became severely ill.
  But Mayme made a promise to God that if Clarence recovered she would 
go to Mass every single day. Sure enough, Clarence got well, and Mayme 
kept her promise.
  Clarence and Mayme's marriage has brought much joy to the world and 
touched many lives--including six children, 39 grandchildren, 101 
great-grandchildren, and 40 great-great grandchildren.
  Their amazing relationship is a profound testament to love, faith, 
and the cherished institution of marriage. Madam Speaker, I ask that 
this body join me in honoring Clarence and Mayme for what is truly a 
moving and inspiring achievement.

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