[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING BILL AND VERDA DAY

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                          HON. VICKY HARTZLER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2013

  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Bill and Verda 
Day of Harrisonville, Missouri who are celebrating their 70th Wedding 
Anniversary. Bill and Verda are a tower of strength, support, 
understanding and love for their family--children Russ (Ann), Dave 
(Karen), Steve (Vicki), and Al (Dixie); nine grandchildren (one 
deceased); and 17 great-grandchildren.
  Bill and Verda met while students at University of Missouri, and have 
always lived with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating 
a deep and continuing concern for human values and ideals, and 
inspiring others to do the same. Verda was the Harrisonville City Clerk 
for 24 years, from 1963 to 1987. Bill taught high school vocational 
agriculture for 23 years and was a Farm Bureau Insurance agent in 
Harrisonville for 20 years. They have been wonderful leaders in the 
community and have made a tangible impact on Harrisonville through 
their involvement in church and civic organizations.
  This meaningful occasion is the result of the love and hard work that 
this couple has invested in their marriage. Bill and Verda have touched 
the lives of their family and many friends through the shining example 
of their marriage, which is a testament to the devotion and admiration 
that they possess for one another.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join me in 
honoring and congratulating Bill and Verda Day in the celebration of 
their 70th Wedding Anniversary, and extend to them best wishes for 
their future happiness.

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