[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1518-E1519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF FRANCIS AND HOBART MARCHANT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 60th 
anniversary of the marriage of Francis Helen Marchant and Hobart Clay 
Marchant. Francis and Hobart embody everything a couple should and have 
created a legacy in their commitment to one another that their 5 
children carry on in their own lives. As one of those five, I know this 
very well. Throughout their lives, they have dedicated themselves to 
the betterment of those with whom they meet and know.
  Francis Helen Jones was born in Cooper, Texas on January 14, 1930. 
Hobart Clay Marchant was born in Hilger, Texas on October 23, 1920. 
They were married on August 18, 1950, after Hobart served 5 years in 
the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and returned home. Hobart 
and Francis were both raised by farming parents in Northeast Texas but 
married in Grand Prairie, Texas, where both worked.
  Early in their marriage Hobart worked as a carpenter. Soon after they 
wed, Hobart completed barber school in Fort Worth and worked

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as a small businessman while he and Francis raised 5 children. Francis 
stayed at home to raise the children, and sold Highlights Magazines, 
babysat, and ironed clothes to help make ends meet.
  Later in life, when their kids were grown, both Francis and Hobart 
Marchant worked in real estate. Hobart worked in the construction of 
residential homes and Francis sold homes for her husband and sons. 
Francis and Hobart raised their children in Dallas, moving to 
Carrollton in 1963 where they have lived ever since. They began 
attending the Church of the Nazarene over 50 years ago, and raised 
their children in the church. They currently attend Carrollton Church 
of the Nazarene, where they are still actively involved.
  Their children have grown up and blessed them with 15 grandchildren 
and 5 great-grand-children. All of the siblings still live in the area 
close to their parents. Francis and Hobart Marchant have created a 
legacy of enduring love and commitment to family, church, and service 
to their community. It is with recognition of these accomplishments 
that I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in honoring 
Francis and Hobart Marchant and congratulating them on 60 years of 
marriage.

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