[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E890]
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           HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOE AND FLO HALL

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                        HON. RANDY K. WEBER, SR.

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise 
today to congratulate Joe and Flo Hall, of Lake Jackson, Texas, on the 
celebration of their 60th Anniversary this month.
  Mr. Joe Hall married Ms. Flo Broussard on May 1, 1954. Though they 
both grew up in the Lake Jackson area, they did not go on their first 
date until after Joe returned from World War II, serving our country in 
the United States Army. It was true love.
  After they were wed, their marriage was blessed with three adopted 
children that they raised while living throughout the United States. 
Now that they have settled back in Lake Jackson, Texas, they get to 
spend well-deserved time with their six grandchildren, great-
grandchild, and the many children that are lovingly entrusted to their 
care by friends. Mr. Speaker, 60 years is a long time, and this truly 
is a Diamond Anniversary. To share these many years with the love of 
your life is a tremendous blessing.
  Mr. Speaker, the institution of marriage provides the strength that 
holds our communities together. Maintaining a marriage requires 
sacrifice, understanding, patience and sometimes forgiveness by both 
husband and wife. Marking the 60th anniversary of a marriage is a very 
special occasion for not only the couple, but also for the family, 
friends and community they have touched.
  Mr. Speaker, Joe and Flo's lives and love have been a model of 
excellence and are an inspiration to us all. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in celebrating 60 years of happiness and wishing Mr. and Mrs. 
Hall all the best in the future.

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