[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1460]
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                TRIBUTE TO EDWARD AND DARLENE LUNDQUIST

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Edward 
and Darlene Lundquist on the very special occasion of their 70th 
wedding anniversary. Their milestone took place Saturday, September 8, 
2012.
  Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist have been a happy couple since their days as 
high school sweethearts in Corning, Iowa. Never ones to waste time, 
Edward and Darlene eloped in neighboring Missouri on September 8, 1942 
and haven't looked back.
  Edward and Darlene have resided in Osceola, Iowa since 1959 when they 
purchased a lumberyard that is now in its third generation. In addition 
to building their successful business, Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist have also 
raised three children--Nancy, Jim and Alan--who have blessed them with 
eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, with another on the 
way. The Lundquists continue to be a visible and important part of 
their community, and it is an honor to represent them in the United 
States Congress.
  Edward and Darlene's lifelong commitment to each other and their 
family truly embodies Iowa's values. I salute this lovely couple on 
their 70th year of life together and I wish them many more. I know my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives will join me 
in congratulating them on this momentous occasion.

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