[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10020]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BOB AND LOUISE VOELZKE ON THE OCCASION OF 
                   THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 18, 1999

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very special 
couple from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Mr. Speaker, on 
Saturday, May 15, 1999, in the presence of many of their family 
members, neighbors, and friends, Bob and Louise Voelzke celebrate a 
milestone day in their lives. On May 15, at the Ballville Community 
Hall in Fremont, Ohio, Bob and Louise celebrate their fiftieth wedding 
anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, the celebration of the sanctity of marriage is one our 
most cherished and time-honored traditions. Throughout the ages, 
husbands and wives have reaffirmed their trust, faith, and, most 
importantly, love for each other on their wedding anniversaries. On 
this most treasured day, we, as their friends, neighbors, coworkers, 
and family members, have the opportunity to recognize them for their 
commitment, their sharing, and their love for each other.
  The day on which two people are united in marriage is much more than 
simply a ceremony, with wedding vows and the exchanging of rings. It is 
the true union of two individuals who then become one, inseparable 
entity. It is the common bond and an unwavering dedication to each 
other than will help the marriage through good times and bad.
  Mr. Speaker, for the past fifty years, Bob and Louise Voelzke have 
shown how love, compassion, and conviction are the cornerstones of 
their long and lasting marriage. Their strong commitment to each other 
is an example for each of us to follow.
  Mr. Speaker, at this time, for myself and the members of the 106th 
Congress, I would ask my colleagues to stand and join me in paying 
special tribute to Bob and Louise Voelzke on the occasion of their 
fiftieth wedding anniversary. May the love and happiness they have 
found stay with them far into the future. Again, best wishes and 
congratulations on fifty wonderful years together.

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