[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THOMAS AND MARY LOU GALLAGHER ON THE OCCASION 
                 OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2000

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize a very special couple 
from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, 
June 24, 2000, in the presence of many of their family members, 
neighbors, and friends, Thomas and Mary Lou Gallagher will celebrate a 
milestone day in their lives. On June 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, Thomas and 
Mary Lou will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
  Mr. Speaker, the celebration of the sanctity of marriage is one of 
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 that will help the marriage through good times and bad.
  Mr. Speaker, for the past fifty years, Thomas and Mary Lou 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, I would ask my colleagues in the 106th 
Congress to stand and join me in paying very special tribute to Thomas 
and Mary Lou Gallagher 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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