[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4949]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    DESIGNATION OF APRIL 9, 2000 AS WILLIE AND BERNICE RUCKER DAY IN 
               THIRTIETH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2000

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. Mr. Speaker, I proclaim April 9, 2000 as 
``Willie and Bernice Rucker Day'', in the Thirtieth Congressional 
District of Texas. This distinction marks the fiftieth wedding 
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rucker.
  Mr. and Mrs. Rucker grew up, met and married in New Orleans, LA. Mr. 
Willie Rucker retired from the United States Army in 1971 after serving 
over 21 years. He worked for the Regional Transportation District in 
Denver CO, taught ROTC for Denver Public Schools, and, upon moving to 
Dallas, worked for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, retiring in 1996. Mr. 
Rucker can attribute much of his successful career to the support of 
his wife. Mrs. Bernice Rucker has been a constant companion, friend and 
mother. Mr. and Mrs. Rucker are the parents of six wonderful children, 
Vernon, Rodney, Clyde, Candace, Debra, and Patrick, who have become 
productive members of society.
  Mr. Speaker, The Ruckers are a prime example of true family values. 
They are a testament to the virtue of marriage and an asset to Texas. I 
ask the citizens of the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas to 
unite with me in paying tribute to these great Americans. Please join 
me in celebrating ``Willie and Bernice Rucker Day'' on April 9, 2000.

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