[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13100]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH P. AND CAROL A. GIALI ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 2004

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a recent achievement 
of two Californians who, in celebrating their 50th year of marriage, 
have provided an inspiring example to all Americans. On May 8, 1954, in 
Westwood, California, Joseph Peter Giali, first generation American 
(both his parents were born in Italy), married Carol Amy Johnson (one 
of her parents was bom in Sweden, the other parent was a first 
generation American from Sweden). With not much more at the beginning 
to call their own except their marriage, their faith in God and the 
vast opportunities afforded by this great country, Joe and Carol have 
come a long way in their 50 years of marriage. Their first child was 
born a year and a day after their marriage and five more children 
followed quickly thereafter. All six children are married and 
productive citizens and Joe and Carol have 12 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild (with surely more to follow).
  Joe served his country in the Marines. After getting married and 
starting the family, Joe attended Loyola University in Los Angeles on 
the G.I. Bill and graduated with honors. He worked in the furniture 
industry for almost 40 years. Carol ran the household and tirelessly 
provided a loving and nurturing home environment for her husband and 
kids. Throughout their incredible life together, Joe and Carol have 
dedicated their lives, their children's lives and their home to God, 
country and the Golden Rule.
  Wherever they have lived, Joe and Carol have been strong and active 
supporters of their church. They have also strongly supported their 
country, and so have their kids. And of course this support has been 
longstanding, as Joe and Carol's marriage has lasted through 10 
Presidential administrations from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. Joe and 
Carol and their family have been truly blessed by the first 50 years of 
this magical marriage, and here's hoping that the best is yet to come. 
On behalf of my colleagues, let me join the many friends and admirers 
in wishing Joe and Carol and their family all good fortune during the 
next 50 years.

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