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“ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S11563 on Nov. 19, 2002.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB AND MARY JEAN FREESE
Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise to extend my congratulations to Bob and Mary Jean Freese on their 50 years of marriage. During that half century, their loving relationship has not only helped them raise five children, but has served them well in raising two additional generations, with seven grandchildren and one great-grand child.
Bob and Mary Jean were united at Salem Lutheran Church in Spokane, Washington on December 6, 1952. Throughout their lives together they have demonstrated a commitment to public service, and instilled a similar public service ethic in their families.
Bob is the son of a Marine Corps Officer and served honorably in the United States Air Force for ten years, and later was a plant engineer with Continental Baking Company. Mary Jean was a long time employee in the Spokane County Auditor's office.
While Bob and Mary Jean reside in Spokane, Washington, their daughter-in-law Maria Freese has provided dedicated service to the people of Montana, first as a member of my Senate staff and later as Tax Counsel with the Senate Finance Committee. Their son Terry recently retired from 25 years of service with Congressman Norm Dicks and as a Presidential appointee at the Department of Energy, their daughter Robin works with the state of Washington, their son Russell served with the U.S. Air Force, their daughter Peggy has worked with Spokane Community College. And their youngest son, Tom, has served the public in a number of positions in the automotive industry.
In their retirement, Bob and Mary Jean continue to help others by combining their interest in motorcycles with safety promoting community service at highway rest stops. Mary Jean is also an officer with the Spokane Genealogical Society and is always willing to help people seeking out their roots.
I hope that Bob and Mary Jean will continue to enjoy many more years of happiness together.
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