Honor Braytons' 70th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 165 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Thomas Brayton and Florence McCullouch were united in marriage on August 25, 1946, in Fine, New York; the couple reside in the same home they built many years ago; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton are the proud parents of two daughters, Margo and Lucinda, and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, They are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, Their love, devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and tradition; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton have lived and continue to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern for human values and ideals, and in so doing, they have inspired others to do the same; and WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work and spirit that this couple has invested in their marriage; and WHEREAS, They have passed these same values to their loved ones, producing a family that is close-knit and supportive of its individual members, public-minded in its relations to the community and committed to the ideals of citizenship upon which this Nation was founded; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton have touched the lives of their family and many friends through the shining example of their marriage, which is a testament to the devotion and admiration which they possess for one another; and WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occasion of such importance is brought to our attention, the same should be memorialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brayton.