[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6000]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. CARL W. RAFOTH

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                          HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. 
Carl Rafoth of Augusta, GA on the occasion of their 70th wedding 
anniversary, which they celebrated on April 21, 2006. Carl and Hylda 
Rafoth were married on April 21, 1936, in Youngstown, OH. Carl 
supported his family of four children by working at the Islay Dairy 
Company in Youngstown. Since then, their family has grown significantly 
in size, as they now have 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 
Their family resides throughout the country in Georgia, Ohio, and 
Pennsylvania, where their children, grandchildren, and great-
grandchildren hold fast to the work ethic and patriotism instilled in 
them by these two fine Americans.
  Carl's and Hylda's many decades together exemplify our American 
values concerning the institution of marriage. They are committed 
citizens, and even in their golden years, they have never waned in 
actively serving their family, their country and their community in 
Augusta. Their service and dedication are a model for all Americans, 
and I come before the House with the hopes that they had a most 
memorable 70th anniversary.

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