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“TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA AND JULIE WETTER” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E2439-E2440 on Dec. 21, 1995.
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TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA AND JULIE WETTER
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HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL
of new york
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 21, 1995
Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my aunt and uncle, Sylvia and Julie Wetter, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 11, 1995.
Mr. Speaker, Sylvia and Julie Wetter were married on November 11, 1945 and were long-time residents of Bronx, NY. For the past seven years, they have lived in Atlanta, GA.
Their marriage has been blessed by the birth of two children, Alice Wetter Paul of Marietta, GA and David Wetter of Bronx, NY. Alice is married to Danny Paul, and they have two lovely daughters, Michelle and Jillian.
Throughout their lives, Sylvia and Julie Wetter have committed themselves to serving the Nation and community.
Julie worked for years with the U.S. Postal Service before moving on to Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Sylvia, my father's sister, has been an animal rights activist and has been very involved as a volunteer assisting those who have been afflicted with multiple sclerosis. During World War II, Sylvia worked for the coordinator for international affairs at the Department of Commerce.
Julie Wetter served with great distinction with the 83d Division of the 9th Army during World War II. In fact, Julie was drafted when former Secretary of War Simpson selected the ball with his birthdate as the first group of young men to serve our Nation during the war. Julie served 5 years in the infantry, rising to the rank of staff sergeant.
Julie was the first in his division to reach the Rhine River, served in the Battle of The Bulge, and was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Star, and Purple Heart for his service to his Nation and the cause of world freedom.
Mr. Speaker, Sylvia and Julie Wetter are two individuals who exemplify what is good and right about our Nation. They have served their Nation and community with pride, they have raised a wonderful family and they have shared a love that has lasted more than 50 years. I also want them to know that I love them very much.
I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and congratulating Sylvia and Julie Wetter on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, and I know that their Congressman and my colleague, John Lewis, shares my heartfelt sentiments in wishing them the best.
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