July 22, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 129 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
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   CELEBRATING MARGARET AND SYLVESTER WALORSKI ON THEIR 65TH WEDDING 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2020

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Margaret and 
Sylvester ``Syl'' Walorski of Englewood, Colorado, on their 65th 
wedding anniversary.
  Margaret and Syl met at a U.S.O. dance in the summer of 1951 just 
before Syl left for the Korean War. Placing their love in God's hands, 
Margaret and Syl sent each other countless letters during Syl's 
deployment and could not wait to be reunited. Syl returned to the U.S. 
and presented Margaret with a ring and a marriage proposal as soon as 
he could. They were married on August 22, 1955.
  To finish school and secure a bright future for his family, Syl moved 
with Margaret to South Bend, Indiana, where they had two children. 
However, having briefly stayed at a military base in Colorado after 
being discharged, Syl felt drawn to the state's breathtaking sites, 
fresh air, and freedom. So in 1958 the couple moved to Englewood, 
Colorado, where they continued to grow their family and build a 
beautiful life together. A true embodiment of the American Dream, 
Margaret and Syl bought their first home in 1959 and have lived there 
ever since.
  Sixty-five years of marriage is a marvelous accomplishment that 
speaks volumes about their compassion and the tremendous foundation of 
respect, gratitude, and faith they share with one another. Stronger 
together, Margaret and Syl have found the more love they have for each 
other, the more they have to offer others. They have always been active 
in their church and community, and their children watched as they led 
their lives in service to the Lord and as shining examples of the 
American spirit.
  Their lasting commitment not only to each other but also to their 
five children, 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren is rooted 
in their devotion and faithfulness. Having dedicated themselves to 
teaching their children strong American values, like working hard and 
giving back to those in need, they have touched the lives of countless 
people in their community and across the country. I feel blessed to 
know such compassionate, tenacious, and whole-hearted people who make 
this nation and the world a better place with everything they do.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to 
Aunt Margaret, Uncle Syl, and their entire family. It is my hope that 
their love continues to grow stronger with each passing year.

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