[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8363]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO LeROY AND LOUISE CHRISTIANSEN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize LeRoy and Louise 
Christiansen of Pocahontas and commend them on their upcoming 65th 
wedding anniversary.
  Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen were married on June 16th, 1946 in Pomeroy, 
IA and have since helped bring three children, ten grandchildren and 
seven great-grandchildren into this world.
  Prior to their wedding, LeRoy was a proud Iowa farmer before he was 
asked to put his career on hold and defend his country in the Second 
World War. LeRoy served his country honorably as an Army Air Corp nose 
gunner in Italy before being discharged with honors and returning to 
Iowa.
  LeRoy and Louise were born, educated and have now retired in Iowa out 
of love for a state that has given them so many joys and blessings.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent LeRoy and Louise in the 
United States Congress. Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen are a true testament 
to Iowa's reputation of service and commitment. I know my colleagues in 
the House will join me in congratulating them and I wish them continued 
happiness in the years ahead.

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