In Recognition of James and Velma Clements

IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES AND VELMA CLEMENTS-HON. MIKE ROGERS (Extensions of Remarks - March 12, 2004)

HON. MIKE ROGERS
OF ALABAMA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a very special occasion: the 75th wedding anniversary of James and Velma Clements. This event will take place on March 30, 2004, but the Clements family is celebrating the event on March 20, 2004.

James Allen Clements was born in 1906 in Oneota, Alabama. He served in the Navy during World War II and worked at Fort McClellan, Alabama, as a carpenter. Velma Harris Clements was born on March 27, 1910, in Cleburne County, Alabama, and worked at the Linen Thread Company in Blue Mountain, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Clements were married on March 30, 1929. They have three daughters and sons-in-law, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

James and Velma Clements joined Edgewood C.M. Church of Anniston, Alabama, on July 10, 1934. On March 20, 2004, a reception will be held there in honor of their 75th wedding anniversary. I salute this lovely couple on the 75th year of their life together and join their family in honoring them on this special occasion.

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