[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF BLUFORD AND BETTY WARD

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of Bluford 
and Betty Ward on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
  Bluford Ward and Betty Crutchfield met growing up in the small 
farming community of Allentown, Florida. The two met while in school at 
Allentown School, now known as Central High School, and their 
friendship grew into something more over the years. Bluford and Mrs. 
Betty married on June 20, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church, right down 
the road from where they grew up.
  Bluford and Betty Ward live the American dream. They began their life 
together in Allentown where they live to this day. Bluford and Betty 
are the proud parents of three children--Sherry, Terry, and Jennifer--
and four grandchildren. I am honored to call Bluford and Mrs. Betty my 
friends.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Mr. and Mrs. Ward on their 50th wedding anniversary. They are 
truly an outstanding family from the First District of Florida.

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