[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 86 (Friday, June 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLES AND LUCILLE WARD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to recognize Charles and Lucille Ward 
on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
  On June 9, 1962, Charles and Lucille were married in Brewton, 
Alabama, a little town just north of the Northwest Florida panhandle, 
at the East Brewton Baptist Church. Since that day, Charles and Lucille 
have spent their lives devoted to their family, their faith, and their 
community. Charles honorably served his country for four years as a 
member of the United States Air Force until 1956 before beginning his 
career farming with the Ward Brothers Farm. He retired from the farm in 
1998. Lucille, in addition to supporting her family as a mother and 
homemaker, served her community as an employee of the Santa Rosa County 
School System, retiring after 20 years of service. Throughout their 
careers and their fifty years together, their faith and family have 
remained first in their lives.
  Charles and Lucille are proud parents to five children, Michael Ward, 
Doug Ward, Julie McGowin, Dean Ward, and Tina Fendley; eleven 
grandchildren, Preston Jernigan, Grayson Jernigan, Ashley Hernandez, 
Cassie Ward, Jack McGowin, Shawn McGowin, Alex McGowin, Becky Ward, 
Emily Ward, Madison Fendley, and Andrew Fendley; and one great-grand 
child, Anna Hernandez.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Mr. and Mrs. Ward on their golden wedding anniversary and 
thank them for their service to the Northwest Florida community and our 
great nation. My wife Vicki and I would like to wish all the best to 
Charles and Lucille, as well as their entire extended family, on this 
truly special occasion. May God continue to bless them for many years 
to come.

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