[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 169 (Monday, November 16, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H12981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING MORRIS AND GERTRUDE SOLOMON

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. I would like to take a moment to honor a very special 75th 
anniversary celebrated by two of my constituents, Morris and Gertrude 
Solomon. Morris and Gertrude were married in New York City on November 
16, 1934. Two years later, in 1936, they moved to Albany, where they 
have resided ever since.
  Upon moving to Albany, Morris bought his own pharmacy, where he 
served mostly the children of immigrants, as Morris himself was an 
immigrant, and he earned the nickname Doc. His credit plan during World 
War II and difficult economic times was ``pay me when you can.''
  Gert stayed home raising Harold and Barry. Afterwards, she went to 
work for the State of New York, retiring in 1976, the same year that 
Moe sold the drugstore and retired. They have five children and five 
great grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, this year Gert and Moe both celebrated their 97th 
birthdays. May their 75th wedding anniversary be an occasion for all of 
us to reflect on their many extraordinary achievements, and an occasion 
to celebrate life, love, and a unique closeness between two incredibly 
strong and caring individuals. Their relationship with one another, 
their family, and their community is a model to emulate.
  Congratulations to this wonderful couple.

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