[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. JIM SCRIVNER ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 1999

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to 
congratulate my friends Honey and Jim Scrivner on their 50th wedding 
anniversary.
  Honey and Jim Scrivner were married September 3, 1949, in the United 
Methodist Church in Versailles, MO. The Scrivners have served as model 
citizens of Versailles, dedicating their lives to the betterment of 
their community.
  Jim and Honey have owned and operated Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes 
in Versailles, MO, for 47 years. In addition to the undertaking 
business, in 1978, Jim Scrivner was elected Mayor of Versailles and 
served three consecutive terms. During his tenure as Mayor, Scrivner 
made great industrial improvements to Versailles, including 
constructing a new sewage treatment plant and sewage lines. He also 
implemented street upgrading, city park improvements, and housing 
projects for low-income and elderly persons. In addition, Honey and Jim 
ran a 24-hour volunteer ambulance service from their house for over 30 
years, and helped countless people within Morgan County. Together, the 
Scrivners have saved lives, delivered babies, and rushed the injured 
and sick to area clinics and hospitals.
  The Scrivners have been involved in many community activities. Jim 
has been a dedicated member of the Lion's Club for many years, and he 
volunteers once a week at a hospital in Jefferson City. A very active 
member of the ABWA, Honey has chaired many fundraising projects that 
benefit girls scholarships. The Scrivners are also involved with the 
United Methodist Church of Versailles.
  Not only have the Scrivner's been outstanding citizens in their 
community, but they are also loving parents and grandparents as well. 
They have three daughters, Mona, Sherry, and Jamie; and two 
granddaughters, Carrie Jo and Hannah Kaye.


  Mr. Speaker, the Scrivners have selflessly devoted their lives to 
help many people and improve their community. They are truly role 
models. I know the Members of the House will join me in extending our 
heartfelt congratulations to the Scrivners for their 50th wedding 
anniversary. I wish them the very best in all the days ahead.

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