[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 199 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING MARILYN AND C.L. FORDYCE UPON THEIR 70TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 21, 2022

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Marilyn and C.L. Fordyce upon their 70th Wedding Anniversary. They are 
wonderful people that, through thick and thin, have stood by each 
other's side.
  Christmas Day in 1952, days before C.L. Fordyce left for Army basic 
training, he had the good fortune of marrying Marilyn Sanders in the 
home of her aunt and uncle. For 2 years, C.L. served in the First 
Armored Division and Marilyn worked for MFA Agri-Service and managed to 
wreck ``only'' 1 car. Upon C.L.'s return the couple moved into the home 
that he and his wife continue to share today. The marriage they share 
has seen nearly any and everything that a person could see. Good times, 
bad times, victory, loss, children, grandchildren, all of the 
ingredients of a full life. With all of that, they continue to be a 
rock for their community, friends and, most importantly, their family. 
We should all be so blessed.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Marilyn 
and C.L. Fordyce for their Seventieth Wedding Anniversary. They are 
incredible people who set a sterling example of what marriage should 
be. I am extremely proud to represent them in the United States House 
of Representatives.

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