[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23550]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM RANDLE AND CONNIE MARIE HUDGENS

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, it is with the greatest pleasure 
that I rise today to honor William Randle and Connie Marie Hudgens on 
the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary. The Hudgens were 
married on November 10, 1934, in England, AR, and celebrated their 
Platinum Anniversary on November 10, 2004.
  Mr. Hudgens was born in Corners-
ville, AR, on January 16, 1915. His family moved to England, Arkansas, 
in 1922 where he met and later married his wife, Connie Marie Saulter.
  Mr. Hudgens is a retired farmer and heavy equipment operator. He 
contributed greatly to Arkansas' highway system with his work on the 
construction of Interstates 30 and 40.
  Mrs. Hudgens retired from a position with Wal-Mart and worked with 
several other companies in central Arkansas. Her most important and 
rewarding role, however, was as a wife and mother.
  The Hudgens raised two beautiful daughters, Joyce Cates of North 
Little Rock, AR, and Sandra Evans of Lonoke, AR. Their lives have also 
been blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  Mr. and Mrs. Hudgens now reside in Lonoke, AR. They are devoted 
members of the Lonoke Baptist Church, where Mr. Hudgens serves as a 
Deacon Emeritus.
  It is my honor and privilege to join the Hudgens' family and friends 
in recognizing the very special and momentous occasion of their 70th 
wedding anniversary. I ask my colleagues to join me in offering Mr. and 
Mrs. Hudgens best wishes for continued happiness.

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