Honor Roedels’ 50th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 188 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Gerald "Jerry" A. Roedel and Mabel Kirch were united in marriage on October 29, 1966, at the Dexter Methodist Church in Dexter, New York; the couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary by spending time with family members in Arizona and Ohio; and WHEREAS, Jerry Roedel served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany; and WHEREAS, He later served with the New York State Police for 30 years, retiring as a zone sergeant; in addition, he was the Chief of Police for the Town of Dexter for 12 years, and for 10 years, he was with the New York State Court System; and WHEREAS, Mabel Roedel worked for both the Agriculture Insurance Company in Watertown, New York, and for Diane's Coffee Shop in Dexter prior to her retirement; and WHEREAS, Currently, Mabel Roedel serves as a Trustee with the Dexter Library and Coffee Club, and is a member of the Historical Society; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel are the proud parents of two daughters, Penny and Tamara, and the loving grandparents of two grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel.