[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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  RECOGNIZING AWANA CO-FOUNDERS ART & WINNIE ROHRHEIM'S 75TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Art and Winnie 
Rohrheim's 75th wedding anniversary.
  When the couple married in 1939, little did anyone know the impact 
that they would have on the world. What began as a personal passion for 
working with children in Chicago, Illinois, grew quickly into a 
successful program driven by their love and dedication to God and the 
kids.
  By 1950, the Rohrheims founded Awana, the now-internationally 
renowned program, which stands for ``Approved Workers Are Not 
Ashamed.'' Today Awana Clubs International reaches more than 2 million 
children in more than 100 countries on a weekly basis, encouraging 
young people everywhere to grow in their faith and learn more about the 
Bible's teachings.
  At the heart of Awana is the Gospel. Art and Winnie have devoted a 
lifetime to their Lord and Savior. Not a day goes by that they aren't 
sharing with those they meet the truth of Jesus dying for our sins.
  For three quarters of a century, Art and Winnie's strength of love 
and commitment has been a testimony for their children, grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, and all those who have had the honor of knowing 
them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in honoring Art and Winnie 
Rohrheim for their milestone wedding anniversary, and their exemplary 
contributions to this nation and the lives of millions around the 
world.

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