[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 103 (Monday, June 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. FRED IVERS

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2021

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 70th 
wedding anniversary of Lewisville, Arkansas, natives, Fred and 
Christine Ivers. Mr. and Mrs. Ivers exhibit strong values of family, 
commitment, and sacrifice which set them apart as an example in their 
community.
  After meeting at ages 21 and 17, the couple dated for a little over a 
year before getting married on May 26, 1951. As newlyweds, they faced 
many obstacles together, but they soon became the proud parents of four 
children--three boys and one girl. Mr. and Mrs. Ivers raised their 
children in church and always lived by their motto: ``those who pray 
together, stay together.''
  The couple believes the secret to their 70 years of marriage is 
keeping God first. Family is very important to the Ivers, and their 
children attest to this. In the words of their oldest son, ``They set 
such a tremendous example for myself and my siblings and lived their 
lives to the fullest''.
  I take this time today to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Ivers for the 
example they have set for generations of Fourth District Arkansans and 
to congratulate them on 70 years together. May we always look to them 
as the picture of true love, commitment, and selflessness.

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