[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21179]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO GEORGE AND IRENE BAUER

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                          HON. DAVID D. PHELPS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 1999

  Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to George and 
Irene Bauer, who will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary 
on September 11, of this year. George and Irene are formerly of 
Chicago, IL, but now reside in Scottsdale, AZ. George is the son of 
Jerry (deceased) and Wallis Bauer, who at 94 years of age, lives in 
Phoenix, AZ. Irene is the daughter of Michael and Tecla Wazecha 
(deceased). George and Irene have two wonderful children; their son 
Mark lives in Scottsdale and the daughter Christine, resides in 
Eldorado, IL, my hometown.
  George served his country valiantly during World War II in the U.S. 
Navy and helped to build the first naval hospital in Guam. When he 
returned home from the war he met his future wife Irene, who was 
working for Peabody Coal Company. Since retiring from Martlett 
Importers of Canada, George had been keeping himself busy. Keeping in 
tradition with his life long affinity for sports, which in his younger 
days led to him being drafted by two major league baseball teams, he 
now play on a softball team, coaches, and he has won World Series 
rings. Irene enjoys aerobics and going bowling.
  Mr. Speaker, the marriage of George and Irene Bauer is a truly 
wonderful example of the strong family values reflected through an 
enduring commitment to each other that helps ensure the tradition in 
this country of strong, loving and dedicated families. Again, I would 
like to take this opportunity to wish George and Irene a wonderful 
fiftieth anniversary, wish them God's speed, and encourage all my 
colleagues to join me in doing so.



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