[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. ALAN AND JOAN HURST ON THE OCCASION OF 
                     THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JUDY BIGGERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my dear friends, 
Alan and Joan Hurst of Hinsdale, Illinois, on the occasion of their 
50th wedding anniversary. In June, the Hursts will celebrate 50 years 
of marriage, and I would like to take a moment to congratulate them on 
this special event.
  My husband Rody and I have known Alan and Joan for almost 35 years--
as neighbors and as friends. When we first moved to our home town of 
Hinsdale, Illinois, they welcomed us into the community with open arms 
and open hearts. Together, we have enjoyed many years of friendship, 
including countless dinners, celebrations and family vacations.
  The Hursts have been blessed with three children and eight beautiful 
grandchildren. Avid world travelers, Alan and Joan have a wonderful 
zest for life and have always demonstrated incredible generosity, 
friendship and love of family.
  Mr. Speaker, as a longtime friend, I wish to extend my 
congratulations to Alan and Joan and wish them many more years of love 
and happiness.

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