[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H3978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HUWALDT 80TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Harrison and 
Varedo Huwaldt of Randolph, Nebraska, celebrating their 80th wedding 
anniversary today, June 21, 2016. Yes, that is 80 years together. After 
meeting on a blind date in 1935, the Huwaldts married within a year and 
began their life together.
  During their 80 years of marriage, they have visited all 50 States, 
operated their own filling station and a trucking business, and enjoyed 
water skiing, golfing, and taking cruises together. They have three 
children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
  They have also been active members in their community. Harrison 
served on the city council for more than 50 years, while Varedo served 
as church organist for 25 years.
  Now, at the ages of 100 and 99, respectively, the Huwaldt's eight-
decade commitment to each other inspires all who hear their love story. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Harrison and Varedo 
Huwaldt on their remarkable 80 years of marriage.

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