Honor Calhouns' 60th Anniversary

13, 2016, at Cavallario's Steak and Seafood House in Alexandria Bay, New York; and WHEREAS, Orvis A. Calhoun was a supervisor at the Champion International Paper Company for 26 years, as well as a long time bus driver for Carthage Central School; he currently works at Westcott Beach State Park in Henderson; and WHEREAS, June E. Calhoun is a retired registered nurse and worked at Mercy Hospital in Watertown for 28 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Orvis A. Calhoun are avid bowlers and hunters; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Roy, Nita, Debbie and Sandy, and the loving grandparents of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Orvis A. Calhoun 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. Orvis A. Calhoun 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. Orvis A. Calhoun 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. Orvis A. Calhoun upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Orvis A. Calhoun.