Honor Kelloggs’ 50th Anniversary

September 2, 1967, at St. John Baptist Church in Walton, New York; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary couple met while working together at the Walton Reporter; Tracy, who had just returned from serving in the United States Army, asked Karen if she would like to go for a ride, and the pair took a scenic drive up Bear Spring Mountain; and WHEREAS, On Christmas day of the same year, Tracy proposed to Karen, and they have been together since; and WHEREAS, Today, they are the proud parents of two children, Amy and Jeff, and the loving grandparents of their granddaughter, Nora Rose; and WHEREAS, With respect and loyalty as the foundation of their happy marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Kellogg, after more than five decades together, can still be seen holding hands in public; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Kellogg 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. Tracy Kellogg 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. Tracy Kellogg 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. Tracy Kellogg 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. Tracy Kellogg.