[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 131 (Friday, July 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E679-E680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING CHARLES AND SHERRY DOBIS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 2020

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Charles and 
Sherry Dobis on their 50th wedding anniversary. July 25th marks five 
decades of devoted matrimony for these two esteemed citizens of Irving, 
Texas.
  Originally from Gary, Indiana, ``Chuck'' and Sherry married in their 
hometown, and have since accompanied each other on a journey of 
personal and professional accomplishments.
  In 1971, Chuck graduated from the School of Pharmacy at Purdue 
University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Psi. For the past 49 
years, he has been licensed to practice pharmacy in Indiana, 
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Throughout his distinguished career, 
he has assumed a variety of leadership

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roles which include President of the St. Joseph County Pharmacist 
Association; Chairman and President of the Indiana Pharmacist 
Association (IPA); founding Chairman of the IPA PAC; and Chairman and 
Treasurer of the American Pharmaceutical Association (AphA) PAC.
  In 1979, Sherry also graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor 
of Science degree, and continued to enhance her qualifications through 
a program at the South Bend Medical Foundation. Seeking to further her 
studies, she obtained her Masters in Public Administration (MPA, '90) 
from Indiana University where she was involved in the Pi Alpha Alpha 
honor society. Sherry's professional roles have been extensive. Over 
the span of her fruitful career, she has served as a Medical Tech. at 
Mishiana Community Hospital, Lab Director at LaPorte Hospital, Lab 
Administrator at Parkview Hospital in Vicksburg, MS, Senior Director 
for Laboratory, Respiratory and Business services at VHA in Dallas, and 
Vice President for Business Development at Health Network Laboratories 
in Allentown, PA.
  Chuck and Sherry are now semi-retired, but they remain actively 
involved in the Catholic community and enjoy travelling, reading, 
gardening, crafting, orchestra and fly tying/fishing. They are also the 
proud parents of Diane Dobis and loving grandparents of Anthony, 
Christina, and Vivian Dobis, all of whom reside in Irving, Texas. As 
Chuck and Sherry's journey continues to unfold, may their commitment to 
one another continue to serve as an example of how love and dedication 
can enrich our lives.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
recognizing this noteworthy milestone, the 50-year wedding anniversary 
of Chuck and Sherry Dobis.

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