[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Pages 11349-11350]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB AND ORLENE THOMAS

 Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I rise today to offer 
congratulations to two great Kansans, Bob and Orlene Thomas. On May 18, 
1961 Bob and Orlene met in a chapel in Kansas and joined each other in 
Holy matrimony. In the 40 years that have followed, their little family 
has grown to include three children, who have grown to bless Bob and 
Orlene with five beautiful grandchildren. It is my understanding that 
the happy couple will be joined this weekend by their family to 
celebrate their 40th anniversary.
  It is no secret to my colleagues that I believe marriage is the most 
sacred and important institution in society today. Bob and Orlene's 
marriage marks an example for all of how to preserve that institution. 
They have lived

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through richer and poorer. They have had good times and bad. They have 
witnessed both sickness and health. Through all of it, armed with their 
love for one another and the support of their family, Bob and Orlene 
have persisted.
  I congratulate this great Kansas couple on their 40th wedding 
anniversary and wish them continued happiness for many years to 
come.

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