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This resolution congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of long-term commitment and family values. by publicly recognizing a couple who have maintained a strong marriage over five decades, serving as role models for others.
Affirms the value of community and civic-mindedness. , noting the couple’s support for each other, their family, and their engagement with broader societal ideals.
Reflects the legislature’s intention to celebrate personal milestones. , reinforcing the idea that enduring relationships contribute positively to the social fabric and merit official acknowledgment.
Encourages the emulation of positive examples. by making the recognition part of the public record, suggesting that such achievements are worth aspiring to in society.
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Honor Couple’s 50th Anniversary
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- Adopted
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- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 230 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrated on September 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, Charles Smith and Janice Oshirak united in marriage on
September 17, 1966, in St. Anthony's Church in Buffalo, New York; the couple celebrated their 50th Anniversary at a party with their friends and family at Russell's Steaks Chops & More; and WHEREAS, Charles Smith is retired from Dunlop, and Janice Smith used… Show allHide
September 17, 1966, in St. Anthony's Church in Buffalo, New York; the couple celebrated their 50th Anniversary at a party with their friends and family at Russell's Steaks Chops & More; and WHEREAS, Charles Smith is retired from Dunlop, and Janice Smith used to work at Lakeside Distributing; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and tradition; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith 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 this couple has invested in their marriage; and WHEREAS, These same values they have passed 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. Charles Smith 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 practice 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. Charles Smith 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. Charles Smith.
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