Honor Greens' 60th Anniversary

November 24, 1956, at St. Patrick's Church; the couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico; and WHEREAS, For 26 years, Lyle Green held the title of Director of Special Education for Broome, Tioga and Delaware County BOCES; he officially retired from this position in 1989; and WHEREAS, Barbara Green was a copywriter at WWNY Radio Station and a receptionist for WWNY-TV; together, the couple owned and operated Green's Bayside Cottages for 35 years; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children, Laura, Donald, Cynthia, Jacqueline and Steven and have 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle A. Green 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. Lyle A. Green 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. Lyle A. Green 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. Lyle A. Green 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. Lyle A. Green.