[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING MARTIN AND RHODA ELLNER ON THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 7, 2012

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and congratulate 
Martin and Rhoda Ellner, the parents of one of my constituents, on 
reaching a true marital milestone today: their 60th wedding 
anniversary.
  An anniversary such as this shows us all the power of love, but also 
serves as a reminder that a marriage takes patience, respect, and 
understanding. Each day that Martin and Rhoda go forward they remind us 
of the commitment they have made to one another, and also serve as an 
inspiration to those who know them with their remarkable dedication to 
each other.
  According to their son, Andrew, Martin is a ``concentration camp 
survivor who's proud to be an American'' and Rhoda is a ``Brooklyn born 
superhero who's proud to have survived raising Martin and her 4 sons.'' 
These are two truly remarkable people who have demonstrated to the 
world what a loving partnership looks like.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Martin 
and Rhoda Ellner on 60 years of wedded bliss, and wish them many more 
happy years together.

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