In Recognition of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Joseph and Vivian Safranek

IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JOSEPH AND VIVIAN SAFRANEK

Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Joseph and Vivian Safranek for a marriage that has lasted 60 years. It was in 1942 in the town of Iron Mountain, MI that Joseph first offered Vivian a ride home after working at the Pine Mountain ski tournament. She accepted the ride and soon after accepted his marriage proposal. On September 18, 1943 in Kingsford, MI's Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the two celebrated their union.

After 7 years and two children, Joseph and Vivian decided to make the move to the great State of Wisconsin. The 1950s and 60s were hard times for the Safraneks. They lived in the west side of Milwaukee in a small apartment with no running water. Joseph worked as a route salesman for the Milwaukee Cheese Co. and then at the Continental Baking Co. And even though money was tight, there was always more than enough good Wisconsin cheese and Wonder bread to go around.

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Sixty years is a long time and a lot of memories. Their successful union could be measured in years or even tender moments. But even more impressive a measure is their four wonderful children and seven grandchildren.

A marriage of 60 years is an impressive and rare accomplishment. Today, I express my deepest admiration for the Safraneks—the love, the laughter, the family and the marriage that, while not born in Wisconsin, symbolizes Wisconsin and its values at their best.