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CONGRATULATING THE 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. FRED IVERS
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HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN
of arkansas
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 14, 2021
Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Lewisville, Arkansas, natives, Fred and Christine Ivers. Mr. and Mrs. Ivers exhibit strong values of family, commitment, and sacrifice which set them apart as an example in their community.
After meeting at ages 21 and 17, the couple dated for a little over a year before getting married on May 26, 1951. As newlyweds, they faced many obstacles together, but they soon became the proud parents of four children--three boys and one girl. Mr. and Mrs. Ivers raised their children in church and always lived by their motto: ``those who pray together, stay together.''
The couple believes the secret to their 70 years of marriage is keeping God first. Family is very important to the Ivers, and their children attest to this. In the words of their oldest son, ``They set such a tremendous example for myself and my siblings and lived their lives to the fullest''.
I take this time today to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Ivers for the example they have set for generations of Fourth District Arkansans and to congratulate them on 70 years together. May we always look to them as the picture of true love, commitment, and selflessness.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 103
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