[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 52 (Thursday, March 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E482-E483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF DR. J.O. ``ROCKY'' MAYNES 
                      JR. AND BEKI SIGWORTH-MAYNES

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to 
congratulate Rocky and Beki Maynes on the occasion of their 60th 
wedding anniversary--a milestone reached January 19, 2012 and 
celebrated by the couple's ten children, thirty grandchildren, four 
great-grandchildren and other family and close friends. Verma and I 
have known and worked with this wonderful couple for many years and we 
sincerely wish them our heart-felt congratulations.
  Rocky and Beki met at Arizona State College, (now ASU), where Beki 
was studying

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music on a scholarship, and Rocky was pursuing a degree in education 
and language studies. In their eventual careers that followed, Rocky 
became the Director of Migrant Children Education for the State of 
Arizona, a position he held for many years until his retirement in 
1990. Prior to being Director, he served as a dedicated teacher to 
countless Arizona high school and college students. Beki's leadership 
as president of the Glendale Women's Club and Glendale Historical 
Society helped advance both organizations' important missions, yet her 
most valued role remained as a mother to her and Rocky's large, ever-
growing family.
  Anyone who knows Rocky and Beki can attest to their great love for 
all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren--a love 
deeply rooted first in their devotion to one another. Yet, this couple, 
time and time again, looked to the larger community and its needs, 
prompting Rocky and Beki to be proactive in serving others and 
furthering access to high-quality education for all children. Such 
efforts have proven to benefit numerous Arizona families, a testament 
to Rocky and Beki and especially their marriage, a source of continued 
strength and support for both of them.
  In celebrating Rocky and Beki's 60th Anniversary, we reflect on the 
life they have built with one another, and join in congratulating them 
on what truly is an accomplishment of great significance.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Dr. and Mrs. Maynes on their 
60th wedding anniversary and join with their family in wishing them 
many more years of continued happiness, health, and innumerable 
blessings.

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