Honor Rodmans' 50th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 3221 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Murton Rodman 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. Murton Rodman of the Town of Tonawanda upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; this auspicious milestone was celebrated with a family dinner at home and a planned vacation to Pompano Beach, Florida; and WHEREAS, Murton "Jack" Rodman and the former Arlene Panasuk were united in marriage on September 16, 1967, in Kenmore United Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the loving grandparents of three grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Jack Rodman was a manufacturer's representative of ventilation equipment at his own firm, Rodman Ventilating Company for 40 years; Arlene Rodman works as a Registered Nurse at Associated Physicians of Western New York in Cheektowaga; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Murton Rodman 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. Murton Rodman 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. Murton Rodman 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. Murton Rodman 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. Murton Rodman.