[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 105 (Monday, July 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF BILLY AND LAVERNE 
                                CANTRELL

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 22, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to a 
very special occasion today--the 65th wedding anniversary of Billy and 
Laverne Cantrell. This event will take place on July 29th.
  Billy Cantrell was born to Festus and Mary Lou Cantrell on December 
31, 1926, and Laverne Cantrell was born to Oscar and Avis Jeffreys on 
March 22, 1932.
  The couple met in Hamilton, Alabama, while attending high school and 
only dated six weeks before getting married.
  Steve served in the Merchant Marines and worked for 27 years at 3-M 
in Qwin, Alabama. Laverne worked in garment factories until her 
retirement.
  Together, Billy and Laverne had four children, nine grandchildren, 15 
great grand children and three great-great grandchildren. Their 
favorite songs include ``Tennessee Waltz'' and ``Sentimental Journey''.
  Please join me in congratulating this lovely couple on 65 years 
together.

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