[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7617]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



         CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF SIMON LANIEL COPELAND

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome a brand new 
constituent to the Second Congressional District of North Carolina, 
Master Simon Laniel Copeland. Simon was born on March 31, 1999 to proud 
parents Tony and Monique Copeland and to big brother Elliot Laniel 
Copeland. I would like to congratulate the Copelands on the wonderful 
new addition to their family.
  As a father of three, I know the immeasurable joy and pride that 
children bring into your life. Their innocence keeps you young-at-
heart. Through their inquiring minds and child's wide-eyed wonder, they 
show you the world in a fresh, new way and change your perspective on 
life. A little miracle, a new baby holds all the potential of what 
human beings can achieve. Through this new life God has blessed the 
Copeland family.
  I have known Tony Copeland for many years, and I know that he will be 
as wonderful a father to Simon and Elliot as he has always been a 
friend to me. I wish Simon and his family much love, joy, and success 
in life.

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