[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25230]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. LAMAR 
                                DENKINS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I respectfully request the 
attention of the House to pay recognition to an important day in the 
lives of two constituents and dear friends of mine, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar 
Denkins.
  On October 25, 2009, Lamar and Joyce Denkins will celebrate their 
50th wedding anniversary. Lamar was born on March 12, 1935, and his 
wife, Joyce, was born on October 4, 1938.
  Lamar and Joyce met while working at Anniston National Bank in 
Anniston, Alabama. They married on October 25, 1959, at Pleasant Valley 
Baptist Church.
  Over the years, Lamar and Joyce have been blessed with two children, 
Susan and Jeffrey, as well as two grandchildren. Lamar has spent his 
life as a public servant as a minister and working for two different 
Members of Congress. He also served proudly in the Armed Forces.
  On Sunday, October 25th, the couple along with their family and 
friends will celebrate their anniversary at West Weaver Baptist Church.
  I would like to congratulate my friends, Lamar and Joyce, for 
reaching this important milestone in their lives. They are shining 
examples of love and dedication for us all, and I wish them and their 
family all the best at this important occasion.

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