[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
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  HONORING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF RONALD AND PATRICIA ANDREWS

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th Wedding 
Anniversary of Ronald and Patricia Andrews. On November 26, 2010, Ron 
and Pat will celebrate a half century of their union.
  The Andrews were married in St. Mary Magdalen Church in Melvindale, 
Michigan. Pat grew up in Melvindale and graduated from Central Michigan 
University. Ron grew up in Bay City, Michigan and graduated from the 
University of Michigan. They have three wonderful children: Sandy, 
Chris and Jennifer and they are the proud grandparents of three 
granddaughters: Alexandra, Alison and Alyssa.
  My wife Deborah and I have known Pat and Ron for decades. Ron is a 
retired teacher and coach from Trenton High School. He is the treasurer 
of the Trenton American Legion and is an inductee of the Michigan High 
School Coaches Hall of Fame. Pat has been a member on the Board of 
Directors in numerous organizations ranging from the Salvation Army to 
the Detroit Area Girl Scouts. Along with my wife, she is a founding 
member of the Women Celebrating Life Downriver. Patricia was the former 
Focus editor of the News Herald Newspapers until she came to work for 
me as an immigration caseworker. She is a dedicated public servant, a 
fiercely loyal friend, and an ever-passionate advocate for my 
constituents.
  It is an honor to know such decent, hard working and civic-minded 
people. Our community is, without question, better as a result of their 
years of service, and I am grateful to count them as my dear friends.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues please join me in honoring 
the 50th anniversary of the marriage of these two tremendous 
individuals.

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