Congressman Weller has one-of-a-kind baby
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Wellers welcome one-of-a-kind baby
POLITICIANS: IT'S A GIRL!
From staff reports
JOLIET — U.S. Rep. Jerry Weller, R-Morris, and his wife, Guatemalan congresswoman Zury Rios de Weller,happily announce the birth of their daughter, Marizu Catherine Weller.
Born at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, the girl weighs 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and is 20½ inches long. Both the mother and baby are healthy and doing well.
It is believed Marizu, pronounced MAR-ee-zoo, is the first child born to parents who are sitting parliamentarians in different countries.
Both Weller and Rios de Weller have been elected to their respective legislative bodies for 12 years each.
Weller and Rios Sosa met during a trade mission. They were married Nov. 20, 2004, in Antigua, Guatemala. The baby was born in Guatemala as well.
Weller faces John Pavich of Beecher when he runs for re-election in November.
08/18/06
