Honor 70th Wedding Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 172 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. S. Harold Curtis upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, S. Harold Curtis and Harriette Ebblie were united in marriage on August 17, 1946, at the home of the bride's parents in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, S. Harold Curtis served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II; after his service, he was employed as an industrial arts teacher and guidance counselor for Indian River Central School, as well as a guidance counselor for Jefferson-Lewis Vocational and Technical Center; and WHEREAS, Harriette Curtis was a kindergarten teacher for many years, working for several schools in Spencerport, Johnson City, Felts Mills and Watertown; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harold Curtis are the proud parents of three children, Robert, David and Peter, and the loving grandparents of nine 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. S. Harold Curtis 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. S. Harold Curtis 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. S. Harold Curtis 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. S. Harold Curtis.