2000CRE509D DESIGNATION OF APRIL 9, 2000 AS WILLIE AND BERNICE RUCKER DAY IN
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DESIGNATION OF APRIL 9, 2000 AS WILLIE AND BERNICE RUCKER DAY IN
THIRTIETH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS
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HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, April 6, 2000
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. Mr. Speaker, I proclaim April 9, 2000 as
``Willie
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and Bernice Rucker Day'', in the Thirtieth Congressional District of
Texas. This distinction marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Rucker.
Mr. and Mrs. Rucker grew up, met and married in New Orleans, LA. Mr.
Willie Rucker retired from the United States Army in 1971 after serving
over 21 years. He worked for the Regional Transportation District in
Denver CO, taught ROTC for Denver Public Schools, and, upon moving to
Dallas, worked for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, retiring in 1996. Mr.
Rucker can attribute much of his successful career to the support of
his wife. Mrs. Bernice Rucker has been a constant companion, friend and
mother. Mr. and Mrs. Rucker are the parents of six wonderful children,
Vernon, Rodney, Clyde, Candace, Debra, and Patrick, who have become
productive members of society.
Mr. Speaker, The Ruckers are a prime example of true family values.
They are a testament to the virtue of marriage and an asset to Texas. I
ask the citizens of the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas to
unite with me in paying tribute to these great Americans. Please join
me in celebrating ``Willie and Bernice Rucker Day'' on April 9, 2000.
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