[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN HONOR OF THE 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF DON AND CATHIE HUNSBERGER

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2000

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, there are few occasions more joyous and 
historic in a family's life than a 25th wedding anniversary. On October 
11, 1975, Don and Cathie Hunsberger were married. Today, a quarter-
century later, their bonds of matrimony are stronger than ever.
  As each of us in Congress knows, leadership in all walks of life 
means, more than anything else, setting an example. The Hunsbergers' 
commitment to each other, to their families, and to their communities 
is just such an example and inspiration to us all.
  They began their partnership as college sweethearts at DePauw 
University in Greencastle, Indiana. Cathie was studying to become a 
teacher. Don was preparing for law school. Even then, Cathie was 
convinced that the education of our children was the key to our future, 
and Don was committee to improving the way of our laws and our 
government serve the people. Their sense of caring and responsibility 
made a lasting impression on all of their many friends, most 
particularly Cathie's adopted ``sister'' and roommate, my wife, 
Rebecca. Cathie and Don were soon married, and shortly made their way 
to Orange County, California.
  As a renowed educator, Cathie has made a positive difference to 
hundreds of our children in Orange County. Don's leadership in the law 
and his community service have improved the lives of families 
throughout Southern California.
  Twenty-five years of marriage have produced four children. As 
parents, Don and Cathie have passed along their values and their sense 
of honor, duty, and patriotism to Lauren, Ashley, Alec, and Evan. As a 
result, Orange County and our Nation will long profit from their 
example.
  Along with the rest of their family and friends, the Hunsbergers will 
be celebrating


this memorable occasions on October 11, 2000 in Yorba Linda, California 
at the home of Cathie's parents, George and Mary Ries. I know all of my 
colleagues join me in wishing Don and Cathie Hunsberger a splendid 25th 
wedding anniversary, and many more to come.

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