Honor 50th Anniversary Couple

Senate Resolution No. 3521 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a Reception hosted by their children on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent, New York; and WHEREAS, Janet Lacy and Elmer Duprey were united in marriage on

September 9, 1967, in Peru; their attendants were, best man, John Giroux, and maid of honor, the late Claudia Bull Larsen; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, John (Michelle) and Michelle (Robbie), and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren, Alyssa (Brandon), Jeremy, Lacy and Allie; and WHEREAS, Janet Duprey retired in December of 2016, after serving 10 years as a New York State Assemblywoman; prior to her state service, she was Clinton County Treasurer for 21 years following a decade as Clinton County Legislator; and WHEREAS, Elmer Duprey retired in December of 2001, after 22 years as Town of Peru Highway Superintendent; and WHEREAS, Additionally, from 1967-1980 Elmer and Janet Duprey owned and operated The Rustic Inn in Peru; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey.