[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12629]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RYAN ANDREW ROBERTS MAKES HIS MARK ON THE WORLD

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2009

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Richard 
Allen and Melissa Gregory Roberts on the birth of their child, Ryan 
Andrew Roberts. Ryan was born on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 10:30 am, 
weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. My wife Faye 
joins me in wishing Richard and Melissa, and grandparents Joseph C. and 
Janice L. Gregory, Neil Richard Roberts, and Betty W. Marino great 
happiness upon this new addition to their family.
  As the father of three, I know the joy and pride that Richard and 
Melissa feel at this special time. Children remind us of the incredible 
miracle of life, and they keep us young-at-heart. Every day they show 
us a new way to view the world. I know the Roberts family looks forward 
to the changes and challenges that their new son will bring to their 
lives while taking pleasure in the many rewards they are sure to 
receive as they watch him grow.
  I welcome young Ryan into the world and wish Richard and Melissa all 
the best as they raise him.

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