[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 26, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING FRED AND BETTY ROEDER

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2019

  Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask all my colleagues to 
join me in honoring two outstanding Hoosiers--Fred and Betty Roeder--on 
the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
  Fred and Betty epitomize what it means to be a Hoosier--kind and 
gracious; with big, warm hearts; and a love for their state and country 
that is borne out by their commitment to bettering the lives of their 
neighbors and community.
  Fred and Betty--high school sweethearts--were married seventy years 
ago this month, on June 30, 1949, at Evansville Emanuel Lutheran 
Church.
  Fred Roeder served in the U.S. Army (1952-54) and concluded active 
service as a Corporal. He served 6 years in the Army Reserve and was 
honorably discharged in 1960. A Korean War veteran, Fred remains proud 
of his service to our nation, and that of the many friends he made 
while in the Army. He worked at Dale Sales warehouse and later at 
Niehaus Industrial Parts in Evansville.
  Betty Roeder is a graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School in 
Evansville. She dedicated much of her time to leading music and 
Christian education programs at local Lutheran churches. Betty was 
beloved by her students and took great pride in her work.
  I came to know the Roeders at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in 
Evansville, where we have worshiped together for many years. Despite 
moving to the Indianapolis-area to be closer to family members, the 
Roeders remain devoted members at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
  Fred and Betty are the proud parents of their son Michael F. Roeder 
and daughter-in-law Lee Ann, and their grandchildren--John and 
granddaughter-in-law Taylor, Tim and Kurt Roeder. They celebrated their 
historic milestone a bit early this year with a small group of family 
and friends on June 22.
  Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in extending to 
the Roeders the well-wishes and congratulations of the U.S. House of 
Representatives on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.

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