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“TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN AND VERONICA DePHILLIPS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E982 on May 20, 1997.
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TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN AND VERONICA DePHILLIPS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
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HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 20, 1997
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Benjamin and Veronica DePhillips on their 50 years of marriage. Benjamin and Veronica DePhillips are constituents of mine from Chicago, IL.
On June 15, 1947, Benjamin and Veronica took their vows at Five Holy Martyrs in Chicago, IL. This June marks 50 years of sharing their lives, dreams, work, struggles, and commitment to each other. The DePhillips were blessed with four fine children: Russell, Brian, Tina, and Kevin. Also, Benjamin and Veronica are the proud grandparents of two wonderful grandchildren, Danielle and Christopher.
The DePhillips have been members of the 23d ward for over 44 years. Now retired, Mrs. DePhillips worked at the Park District and Mr. DePhillips worked at the Department of Transportation in Illinois. Their devotion to the community and to each other is evident.
Mr. Speaker, the occasion of a 50-year wedding anniversary is truly worthy of a great celebration and I am pleased to offer my most hearty congratulations to the DePhillips on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
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