[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2007]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   VALENTINE WISHES TO AMIE SUE SPANO

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, 28 years ago today was a very good day. In 
fact, it was one of the best days of my life. You see, it was the day 
that Amie Sue Wurzel said yes. She said yes to my clumsy marriage 
proposal.
  Since then, we have been through a lot together. We raised four kids, 
completed undergraduate school and law school, moved eight times, 
started and grew a business, grieved the death of her brother and my 
father, struggled through my significant health challenges, and won six 
elections.
  I loved her back then, but the days, months, and years of shared 
heartache, struggle, laughter, sickness, joy, commitment, and 
faithfulness have caused my love for her to grow stronger and deeper 
than my words can possibly express.
  She has put up with and even supported my crazy ideas and dreams, 
even when they have required great sacrifice for her and for our 
family.
  On this Valentine's Day, Amie Sue, even though we are apart, I need 
you to know and understand how grateful I am that you said yes and how 
very much I love you.

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