[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21391]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO JOHN AND CARMEN ROSA ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOSE E. SERRANO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to John A. Rosa 
and Carmen T. Rosa who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 
August 22nd 2003. I take great pride in honoring these two remarkable 
individuals for their enduring dedication to one another and to the 
community in which they reside.
  Mr. Rosa was born on September 7, 1929, in New York City and his wife 
Mrs. Rosa was born May 17, 1936. They were married on August 22, 1953, 
at St. John Chrysostom in the Bronx. Mr. Rosa, a Korean War Veteran, 
worked with the Art Steele Company in the Bronx, first as purchasing 
manager and later as export manager before retiring in 1985. In 
addition to being a devoted housewife and mother, Mrs. Rosa worked in 
the healthcare industry primarily in the area of patient care. She also 
made time to be an active member of the Parent Teacher Association at 
P.S. 59 and 69.
  Mr. Speaker, this union that began 50 years ago has brought about 
nine lives spanning two generations. The Rosas have four children 
including Manuel; Vivian, Teresa and Sally. In addition, they are now 
the proud grandparents of Jonathan, Michael, Justin, Andres and 
Adrianna.
  Marriage is no easy feat. It is a union that demands commitment and 
sacrifice from both parties if it is to succeed. The Rosas' ability to 
make this union last for 50 years is quite remarkable and demonstrates 
the strong love they possess for one another.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. and Mrs. 
John A. Rosa on their 50th anniversary and in wishing them many more 
years together.

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